Station Name: Kaumalapau Southwest, Lanai, HI (239)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Lanai City, HI 96763
Maui County

GPS Coordinates: 20.75, -157.003

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Statement issued February 2 at 7:54AM HST until February 3 at 12:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 7:54 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 9:00 PM

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .The Coastal Flood Statement has been extended through Tuesday morning, as peak monthly tides coincide with much higher than predicted ocean levels. Expect minor flooding of low-lying coastal infrastructure as well as some some beach erosion during peak high tides through the morning hours again early Tuesday. * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure of all islands. * WHEN...Through Tuesday at and around the daily peak tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.

Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.

Wind Advisory issued February 2 at 4:46PM HST until February 3 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:46 PM
Expires: Tue February 3, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued February 2 at 4:46PM HST until February 3 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:46 PM
Expires: Tue February 3, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.

Coastal Flood Statement issued February 2 at 3:26PM HST until February 3 at 12:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 3:26 PM
Expires: Tue February 3, 2026, 4:30 AM

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND THE BIG ISLAND...AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Surf heights are expected to rapidly build along north and west facing shores this evening, peaking Tuesday well above High Surf Warning levels along most north and west facing shores as an extra large northwest swell builds in. Overlapping pulses will keep surf elevated through Wednesday before subsiding below High Surf Advisory levels Thursday night into Friday. Additionally, the Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect through Tuesday morning, as peak monthly tides coincide with much higher than predicted ocean levels. Expect minor flooding of low-lying coastal infrastructure as well as some some beach erosion during peak high tides through the morning hours again early Tuesday. ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... * WHAT...For north facing shores of Kauai and Oahu, surf of 20 to 30 feet overnight building to 30 to 45 feet by Tuesday afternoon. For north facing shores of Maui, surf of 14 to 18 feet overnight building to 30 to 40 feet by Tuesday afternoon. For north facing shores of the Big Island, surf building to 20 to 26 feet on Tuesday. For west facing shores of the smaller islands, surf of 15 to 20 feet building to 20 to 30 feet on Tuesday. For west facing shores of the Big Island, surf building to 8 to 14 feet on Tuesday. Additionally, a combination of higher than predicted tides and elevated surf will produce nuisance coastal flooding, mainly during peak high tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and the Big Island, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM HST Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Tuesday morning at and around the daily peak tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.

Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.

Coastal Flood Statement issued February 2 at 3:26PM HST until February 3 at 12:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 3:26 PM
Expires: Tue February 3, 2026, 4:30 AM

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND THE BIG ISLAND...AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Surf heights are expected to rapidly build along north and west facing shores this evening, peaking Tuesday well above High Surf Warning levels along most north and west facing shores as an extra large northwest swell builds in. Overlapping pulses will keep surf elevated through Wednesday before subsiding below High Surf Advisory levels Thursday night into Friday. Additionally, the Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect through Tuesday morning, as peak monthly tides coincide with much higher than predicted ocean levels. Expect minor flooding of low-lying coastal infrastructure as well as some some beach erosion during peak high tides through the morning hours again early Tuesday. * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure. * WHEN...Through Tuesday at and around the daily peak tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.

Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.

High Surf Warning issued February 2 at 3:26PM HST until February 4 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 3:26 PM
Expires: Tue February 3, 2026, 4:30 AM

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND THE BIG ISLAND...AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Surf heights are expected to rapidly build along north and west facing shores this evening, peaking Tuesday well above High Surf Warning levels along most north and west facing shores as an extra large northwest swell builds in. Overlapping pulses will keep surf elevated through Wednesday before subsiding below High Surf Advisory levels Thursday night into Friday. Additionally, the Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect through Tuesday morning, as peak monthly tides coincide with much higher than predicted ocean levels. Expect minor flooding of low-lying coastal infrastructure as well as some some beach erosion during peak high tides through the morning hours again early Tuesday. ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... * WHAT...For north facing shores of Kauai and Oahu, surf of 20 to 30 feet overnight building to 30 to 45 feet by Tuesday afternoon. For north facing shores of Maui, surf of 14 to 18 feet overnight building to 30 to 40 feet by Tuesday afternoon. For north facing shores of the Big Island, surf building to 20 to 26 feet on Tuesday. For west facing shores of the smaller islands, surf of 15 to 20 feet building to 20 to 30 feet on Tuesday. For west facing shores of the Big Island, surf building to 8 to 14 feet on Tuesday. Additionally, a combination of higher than predicted tides and elevated surf will produce nuisance coastal flooding, mainly during peak high tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and the Big Island, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM HST Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Tuesday morning at and around the daily peak tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.

Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.