#swell hawaii
Large NW swell brings warning level surf up to 35 feet
The warning level surf is the result of a large northwest swell that will rapidly build from northwest to southeast down the island chain today.
Large northwest swell results in High Surf Warning for north shores of Maui
A large northwest (330 degrees) building down the island chain this morning will peak today, then slowly ease through midweek, according to the NWS.
Maui Lifeguards Taking Proactive Role as South Swell Arrives
A series of south swells arriving in the islands beginning today has ocean safety officials on Maui taking extra precautions. By 11 a.m., crews had already made an estimated 30-40 personal contacts with the public at Kamaʻole Beach Park III. When in doubt, authorities advise, don’t go out.
Northwest Swell Diminishing, Surf Advisory Continues
A northwest swell peaked at around noon today, and is expected to gradually diminish below advisory levels overnight.
High Surf Warning to Bring 20-30 Foot Surf
An unusually long period northwest swell will bring warning level surf to the islands tonight and into the weekend. There is a High Surf Warning in effect for the North and West facing shores of Maui and Molokai; and the West facing shores of Lanai and Kahoolawe until 6 a.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2013.
Small Craft Advisory Continues in Hawaiian Waters
The advisory was issued as a northwest swell slowly diminishes, and combines with wind waves to produce combined seas at 10 feet or greater.
High Surf Advisory Replaces Warning
Surf along the North shores will drop from the 18 to 24 foot level seen overnight to 14 to18 feet today. West shores will be in the 12 to 14 foot range.
Prime Conditions At Pipeline as Swell Persists
Pro surfers are back in the water today for day two of the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons. A large swell that peaked on Thursday afternoon will persist across the Hawaiian islands today with 10 foot waves expected at Pipeline.
Two South Shore Swells to Arrive This Week
The first swell will produce advisory level surf today into Thursday. This swell will be reinforced by a second, potentially larger swell by Friday, likely requiring an extension of the advisory into the weekend.
Large Swell expected to peak Wednesday Jan. 19, 2011
The swell is being generated by a large hurricane force low in the western north Pacific Ocean.
