High Surf — Olomana, Hawaii

2016-07-16 to 2016-07-21 · Olomana, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A northeast swell caused by former Hurricane Celia generated surf of 6 to 12 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii. The initial surge of energy produced rough conditions at Oahu's Makapuu Tidepools on the 16th, which resulted in the death of a father and daughter. There were no reports of serious property damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 642919. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.