Coastal Flood Statement

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING AND COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDE THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A long-period south southwest (200 degree) swell will fill in today and peak tonight into Monday before gradually declining through the rest of the week. Surf along south-facing shores will be at high-end advisory level today, with potential to approach warning levels tonight during the peak of this event. King Tides, or the highest monthly tides, are running higher than predicted and will lead to minor flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas, especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Areas exposed to the high tides and large surf will experience more widespread coastal flooding and wave runup.

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure.

* WHEN...Around the daily peak tides during the late afternoon and early evening hours through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, some minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation of low-lying roads, docks, boat ramps, and other coastal infrastructure.