Coastal Flood Statement

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH TUESDAY...

.The combination of a large long-period south-southwest (200 degree) swell and King Tides will cause significant wave up and could cause widespread coastal flooding during the afternoon high tides. Also due to the highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

* 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.