Surf
High surf advisory issued for west-facing shores of Big Island
December 3, 2022 · 1:47 AM UTC
Surf of 6 to 8 feet is forecast along west-facing shores of the island.
UPDATE: Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet now forecast through Saturday night for parts of Big Island
November 24, 2022 · 8:19 PM UTC
The dangerous surf coincides with strong to gale-force winds and spring high tide.
Surfing scientists led by UH Hilo professor conducting 3D research at epic Fiji surf break
November 13, 2022 · 8:26 PM UTC
The team takes high-resolution images of the reef and uses a technique called photogrammetry to create 3D reconstructions that can be studied to help provide a better understanding of reef systems.
High surf advisory canceled
October 15, 2022 · 8:05 PM UTC
The high surf advisory for the Big Island’s north-facing shores is no longer in effect.
Watch: Wave Crashes Kona Wedding Party; High Surf Warning Still in Effect, Some Beaches Still Closed
July 18, 2022 · 7:18 PM UTC
ABC News captured a wave that intruded on a wedding party in Kailua-Kona. No injuries were reported, but the cake was ruined, the outlet reported on Sunday.
High Surf Warning Extended Through Monday For South-Facing Shores
July 17, 2022 · 7:39 PM UTC
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf warning for south-facing shores of the state, including those of the Big Island.
Darby to Bring High Surf, Rain to Big Island as it Passes South
July 16, 2022 · 3:34 AM UTC
The Big Island’s fight against cancer will continue — tropical storm or not.
Civil Defense: Darby Forecast to Pass South of Big Island Saturday
July 14, 2022 · 11:05 PM UTC
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that Hurricane Darby is expected to pass south of the Big Island this weekend.
High Surf Advisory Issued For South-Facing Shores
June 27, 2022 · 12:49 AM UTC
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state, including the Big Island.
High Surf Advisory Now in Effect For South-Facing Shores
June 1, 2022 · 9:59 PM UTC
The high surf warning that had been effect for south-facing shores of the Big Island was canceled; however, there still remains some threat.
High Surf Advisory Takes Over For West-Facing Shores
February 27, 2022 · 7:04 PM UTC
A high surf warning that caused the closure of some West Hawai‘i beaches on Saturday has been downgraded.
High Surf Advisory Issued For West-Facing Shores
February 17, 2022 · 2:09 AM UTC
A high surf advisory has been issued for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
High Surf Advisory Extended for West-Facing Shores
January 25, 2022 · 2:08 AM UTC
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
November 17, 2020 Surf Forecast
November 17, 2020 · 5:00 PM UTC
Our weather team will bring you any urgent weather alerts or updates as they occur. Check our breaking news section for the latest. North East am pm Surf: Small scale (ankle to knee high) surf. Conditions: Semi choppy with ESE winds 10-15mph. North West am pm Surf: Minimal (ankle […]
November 17, 2020 Surf Forecast
November 17, 2020 · 5:00 PM UTC
Our weather team will bring you any urgent weather alerts or updates as they occur. Check our breaking news section for the latest. North East am pm Surf: Small scale (ankle to knee high) surf. Conditions: Semi choppy with ESE winds 10-15mph. North West am pm Surf: Minimal (ankle […]
November 16, 2020 Surf Forecast
November 16, 2020 · 5:00 PM UTC
Our weather team will bring you any urgent weather alerts or updates as they occur. Check our breaking news section for the latest. North East am pm Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf. Conditions: Semi glassy/semi bumpy in the morning with NNW winds less than 5mph. Bumpy/semi bumpy conditions for the […]
November 15, 2020 Surf Forecast
November 15, 2020 · 5:00 PM UTC
Our weather team will bring you any urgent weather alerts or updates as they occur. Check our breaking news section for the latest. North East am pm Surf: Minimal (ankle high or less) surf. Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop in the morning with SE winds 10-15mph. Light sideshore texture conditions for the afternoon as […]
November 14, 2020 Surf Forecast
November 14, 2020 · 5:00 PM UTC
Our weather team will bring you any urgent weather alerts or updates as they occur. Check our breaking news section for the latest. North East am pm Surf: Knee to thigh high ENE short period wind swell with occasional waist high sets. Conditions: Choppy/sideshore current with SE winds 15-20mph. North West am […]
November 13, 2020 Surf Forecast
November 13, 2020 · 5:00 PM UTC
Our weather team will bring you any urgent weather alerts or updates as they occur. Check our breaking news section for the latest. North East am pm Surf: Waist to stomach high ENE short period wind swell. Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop with SE winds 10-15mph in the morning increasing to 15-20mph in the […]
