High Surf — South Hawaii Including Kau, Hawaii

2001-12-01 to 2001-12-17 · South Hawaii Including Kau, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A strong trade wind swell produced surf of 10 to 16 feet along the east-facing shores of the island of Hawaii. Water occasionally flowed across Route 137 near Pohoiki Bay in the Puna District, causing traffic delays from time to time over the 16-day period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5275637. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.