Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 11, 2023
Photo Credit: James Grenz
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast
| Shores | Today | Wednesday | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | Surf | |||
| AM | PM | AM | PM | |
| North Facing | 5-7 | 7-10 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| East Facing | 5-7 | 6-8 | 7-10 | 7-10 |
| South Facing | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Weather | Cloudy. Showers. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Temperature | In the upper 70s. | ||||
| Winds | Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. | ||||
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| Sunrise | 6:05 AM HST. | ||||
| Sunset | 6:37 PM HST. | ||||
| Weather | Cloudy. Numerous showers. | ||||
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| Low Temperature | In the mid 60s. | ||||
| Winds | Northeast winds around 10 mph. | ||||
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| Weather | Cloudy. Numerous showers. | ||||
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| High Temperature | In the upper 70s. | ||||
| Winds | Northeast winds around 10 mph. | ||||
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| Sunrise | 6:04 AM HST. | ||||
| Sunset | 6:37 PM HST. | ||||
Forecast for Big Island Leeward
| Shores | Today | Wednesday | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | Surf | |||
| AM | PM | AM | PM | |
| West Facing | 0-2 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| South Facing | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Weather | Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy. Scattered showers. |
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| High Temperature | In the lower 80s. |
| Winds | Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. |
| Sunrise | 6:09 AM HST. |
| Sunset | 6:41 PM HST. |
Swell Summary
A moderate north (350 deg) swell is filling in this morning above model expected guidance. This swell will result in building surf for north facing shores peaking this afternoon. East facing shores will see an increase today for select spots exposed to the north swell and short- period trade wind swell from the fresh to strong trades. A small, medium- period northwest (320 deg) swell is possible this weekend. South facing shores will continue to have minimal surf due to background long- period energy throughout the week.
NORTH EAST
am 
pm
Surf: Waist to stomach high ESE short period wind swell for the morning going more E and building a bit during the afternoon.
Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop with SE winds 10-15mph in the morning shifting ESE 15-20mph in the afternoon.
NORTH WEST
am 
pm 
Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.
Conditions: Glassy in the morning with SW winds less than 5mph. Light sideshore texture conditions for the afternoon as the winds increase to 5-10mph.
WEST
am pm
Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.
Conditions: Semi glassy in the morning with NNW winds less than 5mph. Semi glassy/semi bumpy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the WSW.
SOUTH EAST
am pm 
Surf: Waist to stomach high ESE short period wind swell in the morning builds a bit for the afternoon.
Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop in the morning with NE winds 10-15mph. Light sideshore texture conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the NNE.
Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com
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