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Forecast for Big Island Leeward

Swell Summary

No significant swells are expected this week. Strong trade winds will support rough and choppy surf along east facing shores for the next couple of days, with a trend down thereafter as the upstream fetch diminishes. Minimal swell energy from the south and southeast is expected for most of the week, but forecast models indicate long- period south swell will increase late next weekend.

NORTH EAST

am        pm  

Surf: Waist to stomach high NE short period wind swell.

Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop with SE winds 5-10mph in the morning shifting ESE 10-15mph in the afternoon.

NORTH WEST

am        pm  

Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Glassy in the morning with SSW winds less than 5mph. Light sideshore texture conditions for the afternoon as the winds increase to 10-15mph.

WEST

am        pm  

Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Glassy in the morning with SSW winds less than 5mph. Bumpy/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 with occasional stomach high sets.

Conditions: Light sideshore texture in the morning with NNE winds 5-10mph. Sideshore texture/chop conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting NE 10-15mph.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com