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

Wind Advisory issued January 14 at 11:46PM HST until January 15 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:46 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Maui Central Valley North, Maui Windward West, Molokai Southeast, and Molokai Windward. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings. Driving may become difficult, especially for 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. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

High Surf Warning issued January 15 at 3:14AM HST until January 16 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 4:15 PM

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .An extra large long period northwest (320-340) swell will build this morning, peak this afternoon, then gradually fade through Friday afternoon. Surf heights will swiftly rise to above warning criteria along all exposed north and west facing shores. * WHAT...Surf building to 30 to 40 feet along north facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and 20 to 30 feet along north facing shores of Maui. Surf building to 25 to 35 feet along west facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, and 20 to 30 feet along west facing shores of Oahu and Molokai. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.

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.