High Surf — Wainae Mountains, Hawaii

2023-01-11 to 2023-01-13 · Wainae Mountains, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

An extra-large northwest swell (320-340 degrees) pushed across the island chain during the event. This generated surf of 25 to 35 feet along north and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, north facing shores of Maui. Surf of 12 to 16 feet was noted along west facing shores of Big Island.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1072884. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.