High Surf — Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

1999-03-19 to 1999-03-22 · Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

An intense storm that passed to the north of the Hawaiian Islands generated large surf of 12 to 18 feet with occasional 20 footers along north shores, and 8 to 12 feet along west shores of some of the islands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5686295. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.