High Surf — Kauai Leeward, Hawaii

1996-10-26 to 1996-10-29 · Kauai Leeward, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

Ocean swell generated by a storm low far to the north of the Hawaiian Islands produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the north and west facing shores. A man was swept into the ocean and drowned by the high surf while meditating on a ledge just north of Haiku, Maui near Pauwela Point Lighthouse at approximately 0715 HST on the 29th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5578690. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.