High Surf in Big Island Southeast, Hawaii

High Surf July 13, 2022 – July 19, 2022 · Big Island Southeast, Hawaii

The wider storm

A large, long-period swell from the southern hemisphere generated surf of 10 to 20 feet along the south-facing shores of all the Hawaiian Islands. Lifeguards were kept busy with water rescues and advising beachgoers on ocean safety under the challenging conditions. No significant injuries were reported. On the 17th, Hoone Road in Poipu on the island of Kauai was temporarily closed after sustained damage from the high surf.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1037532. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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