Officials advise no swimming, ocean actions on north-facing shores

Published on May 10, 2026

HANALEI – Ocean Safety Bureau officers are advising no swimming or different ocean actions at Hanalei Bay and all north-facing shores, aside from Anini Beach, on account of heavy runoff and brown water. County lifeguards advise no leisure water actions alongside all north-facing shores, aside from Anini Beach.

As a security precaution, OSB officers have posted warning indicators and are monitoring the realm.

For up-to-date details about Kaua‘i ocean circumstances and ocean security, please communicate to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, go to safebeachday.com/county/kauai/, or name the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.

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