Surf, weather, safety alerts, and the best beaches for 2026-05-27.
The Big Island continues to assess minor damage from Friday's magnitude-6.0 earthquake near Honaunau-Napoopoo, which caused rockslides and power outages in South Kona. No tsunami was generated, and ocean conditions remain calm along the west shore — Hapuna and Spencer Beach Parks are your safest bets today. Before entering the water, inspect beach structures (restrooms, showers, lifeguard towers) for earthquake damage and report hazards to park staff. Kīlauea volcano is expected to erupt between May 24-27 — stay updated via the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Respect wildlife and maintain a safe distance from sea turtles and monk seals.
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medium confidenceWest-facing beaches (Hapuna, Spencer) remain the calmest today, with small to moderate surf (1.4-2.8 ft) and clear waters. Winds are light (6.3-8.3 mph), with Hapuna experiencing NE winds and Kahaluʻu light S winds. No active surf advisories, but inspect beach structures for earthquake damage before entering. No brown water advisories are currently active for the west shore.
The Big Island's west shore is mostly sunny today, with Hapuna (72.3°F, 0% rain chance) dry and mild. Kahaluʻu has a 72% chance of patchy rain, but conditions remain warm (72°F) with light S winds (6.3 mph). Expect comfortable beach weather with minimal rain-ideal for outdoor activities.
Kīlauea volcano is expected to erupt between May 24-27 — monitor updates from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Friday's magnitude-6.0 earthquake caused minor damage to homes, roadways, and beach structures in South Kona. No tsunami was generated, and ocean conditions remain calm. Police are investigating two suspicious deaths in Pahoa — avoid the area if unrelated to your plans. Check Big Island Now for updates on quake recovery and volcano activity.
Disclaimer: This update is generated using AI and automated data sources including weather APIs, surf forecasts, and news feeds. It is not professional safety advice. Ocean conditions change rapidly and may differ from what is described here. Always check with on-site lifeguards, observe posted warning signs, and consult official sources such as the National Weather Service before entering the water. HawaiiYeah assumes no liability for injury, loss, or damage arising from use of this information. See our full disclaimer.