Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast

HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES

Forecast for Big Island Leeward

HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES

Swell Summary

The High Surf Warning (HSW) was extended through this afternoon as long period south swell heights in the 5 to 6 foot range continues to show up in this mornings southern offshore buoy observations. A gradual downward trend is expected starting tonight to High Surf Advisory levels lasting through Sunday. Only background small, medium to long period, south to southeast swell energy will move into the region for the rest of next week. Surf heights along north and east facing shores will remain small through the week.

NORTH EAST

am        pm  

Surf: Chest to shoulder high N short period wind swell for the morning going more NNE and building into the chest to head range in the afternoon.

Conditions: Bumpy/choppy with NNE winds 15-20mph in the morning shifting NNW for the afternoon.

NORTH WEST

am        pm  

Surf: Waist to chest high N short period wind swell.

Conditions: Choppy/disorganized with NNE winds 10-15mph in the morning increasing to 20-25mph in the afternoon.

WEST

am        pm  

Surf: Knee high NW short period wind swell in the morning with occasional thigh high sets. This drops a bit in the afternoon.

Conditions: Glassy in the morning with ESE winds less than 5mph. Semi glassy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the SSE.

SOUTH EAST

am        pm  

Surf: Knee high ENE short period wind swell in the morning builds in the afternoon with occasional sets up to waist high.

Conditions: Sideshore/choppy with NNE winds 15-20mph in the morning shifting N 20-25mph in the afternoon.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com