High Surf — Kauai South, Hawaii

2023-05-03 to 2023-05-04 · Kauai South, Hawaii

Event narrative

A large south swell made for hazardous ocean conditions with breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities dangerous.

Wider weather episode

Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet impacted the south facing shores of all the Hawaiian islands. This allowed for strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1094084. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.