Kaua‘i News

Surf is up: Hurricanes Lowell and Karina bringing big swells to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau

Published September 5, 2026 • 3:55 AM HST
Text size:
Listen to this Article
1 minute1 min
Loading Audio... Article will play after ad...
Playing in :00
Comments

A high surf advisory has been extended through Sunday at 6 p.m. for south- and east-facing shores of Kauaʻi.

Swells from Hurricane Lowell are filling in, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu. A large, medium-period east swell from Hurricane Karina is also filling in and will continue through the weekend, producing high-end advisory-level surf or warning-level surf along east-facing shores.

Karina will produce large breaking waves building up to 14 feet along east facing shores. 

Lowell will generate surf up to 12 feet along south facing shores, increasing to 14 feet by
Sunday afternoon.

High surf advisory in affect for dark areas on map. Sept. 5, 2026. (Map: National Weather Service)
High surf advisory in affect for dark areas on map. Sept. 5, 2026. (Map: National Weather Service)

Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. The public is advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials.

When in doubt, don’t go out.

ADVERTISEMENT
Kaua‘i Now Staff

Read Full Bio

Sponsored Content

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay in-the-know with daily
headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Cancel
×

Comments

This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Kauai Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments