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High Surf in South Hawaii Including Kau, Hawaii

High Surf December 1, 2001 – December 17, 2001 · South Hawaii Including Kau, Hawaii

The wider storm

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 5275637. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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