High Surf — Niihau, Hawaii

2023-11-23 to 2023-11-25 · Niihau, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A large northwest swell brought thirty five to fifty foot surf for north and west facing shores. These large breaking waves and strong current made recreational and maritime activities dangerous, as well as produced localized coastal flooding, property damage, and debris from the beach runup.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1144646. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.