Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast

Forecast for Big Island Leeward

Swell Summary

Choppy surf along east facing shores will gradually trend downward, falling below seasonal levels by mid-week as trade winds veer southerly through the week. Surf along north-facing shores was tiny today, with very little northwest swell energy reaching the islands. However, a series of small long period west-northwest swells returning tonight will bring small surf to north and west facing shores through the rest of the week. A small medium period north swell is also possible late this week. Surf along south-facing shores will remain small, with the exception of areas exposed to wind swell, which will increase through the week. Rough and choppy conditions develop Tuesday and continue through late week as southerly winds increase in advance of a front. A series of small long-period south swells also impacts shorelines through late this week.

NORTH EAST

am        pm  

Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Semi choppy with ESE winds 5-10mph in the morning increasing to 10-15mph in the afternoon.

NORTH WEST

am        pm  

Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Clean in the early morning with ESE 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: Semi glassy in the morning with N winds less than 5mph. Bumpy/semi bumpy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting WNW 5-10mph.

SOUTH EAST

am        pm  

Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Light sideshore texture in the morning with NE winds 10-15mph. This becomes Sideshore texture/chop for the afternoon.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com