High Surf Advisory
2025-12-11T18:00:00-10:00

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... .A moderate, long period northwest swell (320 degree) will produce elevated surf along select north and west facing shores through today. Another moderate, long period north northwest swell (330 degree) is expected to fill in tonight keeping surf elevated through Thursday afternoon. Surf will gradually lower thereafter. * WHAT...Surf building to 15 to 20 feet along north facing shores and 9 to 12 feet along west facing shores. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

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Hawaii

Last Updated: 2025-12-09

The Whitewater River Run in Hawaii is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts.

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Summary

The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 100-300 cfs, but it can fluctuate depending on rainfall and other factors. The class rating for this run is mostly class III, with some class IV sections. The segment mileage is around 6 miles, and the river rapids and obstacles include rapids such as Lava Falls, Pohaku Rocks, and Pinball. The Whitewater River Run is located in a remote area in the state of Hawaii and requires a permit to access the area. There are specific regulations in place to protect the area, including a limit on the number of permits issued each day and a prohibition on camping within a certain distance from the river. Additionally, visitors are required to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash. Multiple sources confirm the accuracy of this information.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2025-12-09
River Levels	5 cfs (1.72 ft)
Percent of Normal	78%
Status
Class Level	iii-iv
Elevation	ft
Run Length	39.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 16400000

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High Surf Advisory
Until 2025-12-10T16:45:00-10:00 • National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... .A moderate, long period northwest swell (320 degree) will produce elevated surf along select north and west facing shores through today. Another moderate, long period north northwest swell (330 degree) is expected to fill in tonight keeping surf elevated through Thursday afternoon. Surf will gradually lower thereafter. * WHAT...Surf building to 15 to 20 feet along north facing shores and 9 to 12 feet along west facing shores. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.