Swell Summary

High pressure north Hawaii will slowly move eastward and drive fresh to strong trades across the local waters. A Small Craft Advisory (SCA) is in effect for windier waters and channels near Maui and the Big Island due to strong winds. Trade winds are forecast to strengthen this weekend.

A small, long period, south swell will arrive on Wednesday and bring a slight bump up in surf through the weeks end. Rough and choppy conditions along east facing shores will through the next week. Surf will remain nearly flat along north facing shores.

NORTH SHORE

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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 head high.

Conditions: Choppy/disorganized with NE winds 20-25mph in the morning decreasing to 15-20mph in the afternoon.

SOUTH SHORE

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Surf: Small scale (ankle to knee high) surf.

Conditions: Semi clean/textured with NNE winds 25-30mph in the morning decreasing to 20-25mph in the afternoon.

WEST SIDE

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Surf: Waist to stomach high NNE short period wind swell with occasional chest high sets.

Conditions: Fairly clean in the morning with NE winds 20-25mph. Clean conditions for the afternoon as the winds lighten to 15-20mph.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com