#High Surf
Update: All weather advisories canceled for Hawai‘i Island following Hone
Hurricane Hone brought rain and wind to Hawai‘i Island resulting in flooding in several areas over the weekend.
High surf advisory to begin for east-facing shores on Big Island tonight
Large breaking waves are expected to be 7 to 10 feet.
Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds increased, now at 50 mph, up from 45 mph earlier this morning.
Strong Tropical Storm Hone still on track to come near or just south of Big Island
The newest detail to develop overnight was that once the storm passes by the Big Island, it is forecast to intensify, reaching hurricane strength late Sunday into Monday as it moves south of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
Tropical Storm Hone forms in Central Pacific, expected to pass near or south of Big Island this weekend
The storm was located 885 miles east-southeast of Hilo and 915 miles east-southeast of South Point as of 11 a.m. today, moving west-northwest at 14 mph. It could be close to hurricane strength by this weekend.
Update: High surf warning issued for Big Island’s south-facing shores, replacing earlier advisory
Warning-level surf of 11 to 15 feet is the result of a medium, long-period south swell expected to impact the entire state through Saturday morning.
Update: High surf advisory for south-facing shores extended again
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the current south swell is a bit stronger than forecast, generating surf slightly higher than forecast.
Update: Greatest chance of severe storms during daytime, through evening Friday
An unusually strong upper level disturbance moving over Hawai‘i now also brings a threat of flash flooding. A flood watch is in effect for the entire state until 6 a.m. Saturday.
High surf advisory issued for Big Island’s east-facing shores
Surf will build to 8 to 12 feet. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for west-facing Big Island shores
The warning is in effect for north-, east- and west-facing shores.
Update: High surf advisory canceled early Thursday morning
Surf heights have fallen below advisory thresholds.
High wind and surf expected on Hawai‘i Island through today; Hilo beach closed
Southwest winds are expected to increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts of over 50 mph.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i, high surf advisory extended for north shoreline
Wind advisory is canceled and high surf for north-facing shores is expected to peak on Saturday morning.
Young Brothers’ barge delayed offshore due to surge at Hilo pier
Young Brothers will make another attempt into the harbor this afternoon when ocean conditions are forecasted to improve.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Saturday morning
Update at 3:29 p.m. on Friday: The high surf advisory has been extended to 6 a.m. Saturday. Large and rough surf associated with strong trades and a northeast swell will maintain hazardous conditions along east facing shores through tonight. Update at 7:24 a.m. on Friday: The National Weather Service extended the high surf advisory through […]
UPDATE No. 4: Calvin now a post-tropical cyclone; Big Island no longer under tropical storm warning
Tropical storm conditions have ended. Locally gusty winds will likely continue today before easing tonight, with additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches possible on the Big Island as what was Calvin moves away from the state to the west.
UPDATE No. 6: Calvin now 140 miles south of Hilo; flood advisory issued for eastern portions of Big Island
As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Tropical Storm Calvin was about 140 miles south of Hilo on the Big Island with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
Hawaiʻi County, state agencies prep for potential impacts from Hurricane Calvin
While current forecasts suggest Calvin will weaken below hurricane status before reaching the state, Hawaiʻi County officials maintain that it is essential for Big Island residents to remain vigilant and prepared for potential hazards.
All surf advisories for Big Island’s north and west shores canceled; high wind warning continues for summits
Advisory level surf is no longer expected as a northwest swell moving through the area eases.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for east-facing Hawaiʻi shores until 6 p.m. Tuesday
Strong trade winds will bring large and rough surf of 7 to 10 feet to east-facing shores through Saturday afternoon.