About these Alert products
The information on this Website is intended to assist you in making an aware and informed decision in choosing a beach destination appropriate to your personal ocean skill level. Hawaii Beach Safety strives to deliver the most accurate, timely information available to promote a positive beach experience. These warning products are provided for your informational purposes only.
A statement is issued to advise the community regarding events that are scheduled or can be reasonably predicted to happen that may affect beach or ocean usage |
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A watch is issued to allow time for preparation for a beach event |
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An advisory is issued when events are occurring that are not a direct threat to life or property |
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Warnings are issued when a beach event is occurring or imminent and action is needed to protect life and property |
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Closure: Access to this city beach park is being denied for public safety purposes |
Current Active Alerts [OAHU only]

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