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Location: Hilo, HI
Elevation: 243ft
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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 1:49 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SURGES AFFECTING NORTH FACING HARBORS OF MAUI AND THE BIG
ISLAND FROM TONIGHT INTO THE WEEKEND...

A building north-northeast swell, with a dominant component of 5
to 7 feet from 360 to 030 degrees at 12 to 13 seconds, will
produce moderate surges affecting north facing harbors lasting
into the weekend. The north facing harbors of Kahului and Hilo
will see the strongest impacts. Mariners using these harbors
should exercise caution when mooring or launching vessels.

Coastal Flood Statement
Issued: 1:48 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Low lying coastal areas of all Hawaiian Island,
especially along northern low lying coastal areas exposed to a
building northerly swell.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor
coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii;
Sea Grant College Program's Hawaii and Pacific Islands King;
Tides Project at:;

PacificIslandsKingTides.org

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