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

Flood Watch issued March 21 at 4:56PM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 4:56 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 7:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A kona low west of the islands has drawn abundant moisture northward. Rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected to last through tonight, except for the Big Island where the heaviest rain is expected Sunday.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

High Surf Advisory issued March 21 at 3:13PM HST until March 22 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 3:13 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 4:15 AM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI AND OAHU... .A northerly swell will continue to produce borderline advisory level surf for north-facing shores through the rest of this evening, then gradually decline overnight. * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...North facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.

Flood Watch issued March 22 at 3:03AM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun March 22, 2026, 3:03 AM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

...FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A kona low, currently north of the islands, has drawn abundant moisture northward. Rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected to last through tonight.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.