Forecast for Big Island Leeward

Swell Summary

Small background south swell will remain through tonight. Long period forerunners of a larger south swell will build Sunday, and south shore surf may exceed the High Surf Advisory threshold of 8 feet Monday and Tuesday. The swell will slowly decline Wednesday through next Friday. Rough trade wind generated seas will increase slightly as winds peak through Sunday, followed by a drop back to seasonal average early next week. Small surf along north facing shores will get a slight boost today and Sunday.

NORTH EAST

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

Conditions: Semi glassy/semi bumpy in the morning with ESE winds 5-10mph. This becomes Semi choppy for the afternoon.

NORTH WEST

am        pm  

Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Glassy in the early morning with SW winds less than 5mph. Bumpy/semi bumpy conditions move in during the morning hours with the winds shifting W 5-10mph.

WEST

am        pm  

Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Clean in the morning with E winds less than 5mph. Semi glassy/semi bumpy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting SW 5-10mph.

SOUTH EAST

am        pm  

Surf: Knee to waist high E short period wind swell.

Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop with NE winds 10-15mph.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com