High Surf — Kohala, Hawaii

2023-03-08 to 2023-03-10 · Kohala, Hawaii

Event narrative

An extended period of dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft affected the Big Island's west facing shores.

Wider weather episode

Elevated water levels from a period of high surf forced the closure of Mahukona Beach Park.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1084541. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.