High Surf — Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

1999-01-01 to 1999-01-03 · Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

Intense storm low northwest of the Hawaiian Islands produced surf of 15 to 25 feet on the north shores, and 10 to 15 feet on the west shores of all islands on 1 Jan. One veteran surfer broke his leg while surfing at Waimea Bay of Oahu on 1 Jan.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5685477. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.