Forecast for Big Island Leeward

Swell Summary

A moderate west-northwest swell will arrive late today into Wednesday, potentially boosting surf to near High Surf Advisory levels. This swell will slowly lower through Thursday, then persist at small to moderate heights into the weekend. Another, larger, northwest swell may arrive in just about a week. Slightly elevated, short-period east swell and a small south swell will continue for the next day or two.

NORTH EAST

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

Conditions: Glassy in the morning with SSE winds less than 5mph. Fairly clean conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting S 5-10mph.

NORTH WEST

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Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Clean in the early morning with ESE winds less than 5mph. Semi choppy conditions move in during the morning hours with the winds shifting WSW 5-10mph.

WEST

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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 to the W.

SOUTH EAST

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Surf: Ankle high E short period wind swell in the morning builds a bit for the afternoon.

Conditions: Semi glassy in the morning with NNE winds less than 5mph. Semi choppy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting ENE 5-10mph.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com