Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast

HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES

Forecast for Big Island Leeward

Swell Summary

Large and rough surf associated with strong onshore winds and large seas will lead to hazardous beach conditions through midweek for exposed north and east facing shores. A long-period northeast swell arriving Friday will support the surf holding into the weekend for exposed north and east facing shores. Surf along north and west facing shores will rise over the weekend as a small, long-period north-northwest swell arrives and moves through. A more significant event is possible Sunday night through early next week, which could result in advisory to warning level surf for north and west facing shores. Surf along south facing shores will trend up over the weekend as a long-period south swell arrives.

NORTH EAST

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Surf: Stomach to shoulder high NNE short period wind swell in the morning builds in the afternoon with occasional sets up to slightly overhead high.

Conditions: Semi glassy in the morning with NW winds less than 5mph. Bumpy/choppy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting NE 10-15mph.

NORTH WEST

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Surf: Ankle high NNE short period wind swell in the morning builds to knee to thigh high for the afternoon.

Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop with NE winds 5-10mph in the morning increasing to 15-20mph in the afternoon.

WEST

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Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

Conditions: Clean in the morning with ENE winds less than 5mph. Semi glassy/semi bumpy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the SSW.

SOUTH EAST

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Surf: Knee to waist high E short period wind swell for the morning going more ENE and building into the waist to chest range in the afternoon.

Conditions: Choppy/sideshore current with NE winds 15-20mph in the morning increasing to 20-25mph in the afternoon.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com