High Surf — Waianae Coast, Hawaii

2025-08-09 to 2025-08-11 · Waianae Coast, Hawaii

Event narrative

High and choppy surf caused a fifteen foot long boat to capsize off the Kapolei coast. As a result, a sixty six year old man fell overboard and went into cardiac arrest. He was transported by emergency medical services to the emergency room and later pronounced dead. There were two other people on board the vessel at the time of capsizing.

Wider weather episode

A large long period south swell brought large surf and dangerous conditions to south facing shores of each island.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1275179. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.