High Surf — Kauai Windward, Hawaii

2016-02-21 to 2016-02-29 · Kauai Windward, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

Large swells from the northwest generated surf of 20 to 40 feet, with sets as high as 55 feet, on the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, and the north-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; and 15 to 25 feet, with sets as high as 35 feet, on the west-facing shores of Oahu and Molokai, and the north-facing shores of the Big Island of Hawaii; and 8 to 12 feet along the west-facing shores of Maui and the Big Island.

The large surf caused beach erosion and damage to roadways in some cases, inundated parking areas in coastal recreation areas, and closed beaches. One man was swept out to sea as a large wave broke where he was taking pictures at Queen's Bath on Kauai. The cost of damages was not available. No other significant injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 614284. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.