Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
323 AM HST Wed Nov 12 2025
PHZ121-130230-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251113T1600Z/
Alenuihaha Channel-
323 AM HST Wed Nov 12 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds to 35 kt with higher gusts, and seas 8 to
12 feet.
* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
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High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
342 AM HST Wed Nov 12 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THURSDAY FOR
EAST FACING SHORES...
.Strong trade winds near and upstream of the islands will continue
to produce large and rough surf along east facing shores through
Thursday afternoon. The primary swell direction of the short
period swell will be northeasterly (030-050 degrees).
HIZ009-017-030-032-035-037-038-047-048-053-054-130245-
/O.CON.PHFO.SU.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-251114T0400Z/
Olomana-Maui Windward West-Kauai East-East Honolulu-
Koolau Windward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-
Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-Big Island East-Big Island North-
342 AM HST Wed Nov 12 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and
the Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High. A combination of higher than predicted water
levels, large breaking waves, and strong onshore winds could
lead to significant wave runup, beach erosion, and localized
coastal flooding. Waves may wash across areas of the beach that
typically remain dry, with potential overwash onto vulnerable
low-lying coastal roadways and properties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. 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.
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
323 AM HST Wed Nov 12 2025
PHZ110>120-122>124-130230-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-251114T0400Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-
Maui County Leeward Waters-Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-
Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Leeward Waters-
Big Island Southeast Waters-
323 AM HST Wed Nov 12 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with higher gusts, and seas 8
to 13 feet.
* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters,
Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Big
Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big
Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
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Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
304 AM HST Wed Nov 12 2025
HIZ015>018-026-027-042-043-045-046-050-052-054-130215-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251113T1600Z/
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-South Haleakala-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island North-
304 AM HST Wed Nov 12 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island
Hawaii.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor objects
that can be easily blown around by strong winds.
&&
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