High Surf — Niihau, Hawaii

2023-10-16 to 2023-10-18 · Niihau, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A large northwest swell brought twenty five to thirty five foot surf to north facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Oahu. As a result, recreational and maritime activities became dangerous due to the large waves and strong current.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1139818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.