Station Name: WHOTS - Woods Hole Ocean Time-series
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Princeville, HI 96722
Kauai County

GPS Coordinates: 23, -158

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Warning issued January 14 at 3:18PM HST until January 16 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 3:18 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 4:30 AM

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... .An extra large long period northwest (320-340) swell will build Thursday morning, peak Thursday afternoon, then gradually fade through Friday afternoon. Surf heights should 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 Maui. Surf building to 20 to 30 feet along west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Molokai. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling.

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.

Wind Advisory issued January 14 at 3:12PM HST until January 15 at 12:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 3:12 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui. * WHEN...Until midnight HST tonight. * 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.

Flood Advisory issued January 15 at 1:09AM HST until January 15 at 4:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:09 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...The island of Oahu in Honolulu County. * WHEN...Until 415 AM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 107 AM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain over the island of Oahu, with the heaviest rain falling along a line from Waikane to Pearl City to Ewa Beach. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Honolulu, Waipio, Mililani, Pearl City, Waikele, Wahiawa, Wheeler Field, Waipahu, Aiea, Kunia, Halawa, Waiahole, Waikane, Schofield Barracks, Salt Lake, Kahaluu, Moanalua, Ahuimanu, Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach.

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.

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.