Maui Surf
10/20 4p High Surf N Shores Maui, Molokai
October 20, 2010 – 4:00 p.m. EVENTS: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and MAUI in effect until 6:00 p.m. Thursday. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. […]
10/20 3a High Surf Advisory Maui & Molokai
October 20, 2010 – 3:45 a.m. EVENTS: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has ISSUED a HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and MAUI in effect from 6:00 a.m. this morning to 6:00 p.m. Thursday. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip […]
2010 Central Pacific Hurricane Season and La Niña Update
Hurricane Season Update: On May 19, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center issued their 2010 season outlook which called for below normal activity in the central Pacific. During a typical season, 4 to 5 tropical cyclones form within or move into the central Pacific. Since the start of the hurricane season on June 1, no tropical […]
Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for Hawaii
Summary of dry season • Statewide: Drought worsened o “Exceptional drought” (D4 category in U.S. Drought Monitor) spread to Kau o “Moderate drought” (D1 category) went from 50% in May to 74% September • Leeward Big Island “severe” (D2 category) to “exceptional” drought o Worst conditions in South Kohala and south Kau o Some improvement […]
Forecast calls for up to three Tropical Cyclones this Hurricane Season
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center expects a below normal season with two to three tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific this year. An average season has four or five tropical cyclones, which includes tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes. Despite the outlook for less activity, forecasters remind the public to take each tropical system seriously. […]
High Surf Advisory for North shores of Maui and Molokai
September 28, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENTS: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and MAUI in effect until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. […]
Swell sends 6 to 8 foot surf to South shores
(Updated 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010) The National Weather Service has cancelled the High Surf Advisory for the South facing shores of all islands. Surf has declined below advisory levels and the advisory was cancelled at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. ________________________________ (Updated: 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010) The National Weather Service issued a High […]
Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory, High Surf 3/9/10
There is a Red Flag Warning in effect for the leeward sections of all islands as strong and gusty trades and low relative humidity creates critical fire weather conditions. There’s also a wind advisory in effect until 6 p.m. with sustained winds of 30 mph expected. And there a high surf advisory for the east […]
Blue `Aina Beach and Reef Clean Up, March 7 at Puamana
Trilogy in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation – Maui Chapter Presents: Blue `Aina. Blue `Aina was created to encourage people to take personal responsibility for maintaining the precious reefs that sustain ocean breaks, snorkeling destinations, and a thriving eco-system. The purpose of the Clean-up event is to help sustain and raise awareness of environmentally responsible […]
East Shores of Maui and Molokai Under Surf Advisory 3/4/10
March 4, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENTS: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has CONTINUED the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for EAST FACING SHORES of MAUI and MOLOKAI now in effect until 6:00 P.M. THURSDAY. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized […]
One Drowning and Several Rescues Prompts Special Weather Statement for Maui 2/17/10
A Special Weather Statement was issued today, Wednesday, February 17, 2010, following a number of water rescues in Maui County. The Maui Police Department reported a drowning and several rescues resulting from adverse wind, wave and water conditions. At 11:56 a.m., Lahaina Patrol Officers were aassigned to a possible ocean rescue as two people were […]
Large Swell Expected, High Surf Warning Issued
The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Warning for the North and West facing shores of Molokai and the North facing shores of Maui until 6 p.m. Thursday. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions and deadly rip currents. A […]
Warning Level Surf to Peak Late Wednesday
On the water, there is a high surf warning in effect for the north shores of Maui, and the north and west shores of Molokai until 6 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010. A new large northwest swell is expected to peak late today or tonight, brining surf in the 25-35 foot range to the north […]
20th Annual Hookipa Surf Classic Postponed Due To Big Surf
The 20th Annual Ho’okipa Surf Classic in Memory of Justin Roberson Was postponed from Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Ho’okipa Beach Park to Saturday, January 16. Now in its 20th year, the Ho’okipa Surf Classic honors Justin Roberson, a talented Maui surfer who died at the age of 19 in 1989 from a vehicle-related accident […]
High Surf Warning Posted As Big Swell Reaches Islands
A High Surf Warning is posted through 6 o’clock Thursday as a northwest swell gradually spreads down the island chain. The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a High Surf Warning for the North facing shores of Maui and Molokai and the West facing shores of Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe. A High Surf Warning means […]
Series Of Swells Expected In Hawaiian Islands
A series of west northwest swells are expected in the islands this week. The swells were generated by a series of strong storms and will affect the north and west facing shores through most of this week. The first swell arrived overnight and will linger through the day with advisory level surf expected. A second, […]
North Shore Under High Surf Advisory
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has ISSUED a HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI AND MAUI in effect from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2009. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and […]
20th Annual Hookipa Surf Classic in Memory of Justin Roberson
The Friends of Ho’okipa will launch the 20th Annual Ho’okipa Surf Classic , Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Ho’okipa Beach Park. An alternate date has also been set for the following Saturday, January 16. Now in its 20th year, the Ho’okipa Surf Classic honors Justin Roberson, a talented Maui surfer who died at the age […]
High Surf Forces Closure of Hookipa Beach
PAIA, Maui, Hi.- At 10:00 a.m. this morning, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation closed Hookipa Beach Park due to high surf. Water from waves estimated to be 20 – 25 ft began to reach the park pavilion area, causing park officials to decide to temporarily close the park. The parking lot […]
30 Foot Surf Expected on the North Shore
A High Surf WARNING is in effect for the North and West facing shores of Maui and Molokai until 6 a.m. Thursday, November 26, 2009. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions and deadly rip currents. Surf will increase to heights of 20 to 30 feet along North facings shores of Molokai and Maui […]
