High Surf — Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

1999-02-26 to 1999-02-28 · Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A deep storm that passed far to the north of the Hawaiian islands generated large surf from 20 to 25 feet on 16 February, along north shores of some of the islands. On Oahu, water was observed across low-lying sections of the road at Laniakea. A house at KeWaena Road was flooded with water, and the family left for a nearby shelter at Sunset beach school. There was a report of debris across the road from Laniakea to Sunset Beach, which was deposited by very high surf along the north shore.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5688192. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.