High Surf — Lanai Makai, Hawaii

2017-03-05 to 2017-03-07 · Lanai Makai, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A swell from the west-northwest caused surf of 10 to 15 feet along the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, and the north-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; and 8 to 12 feet along the west-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. One individual was hurt, reportedly a broken leg, at the Queen's Bath site on the north shore of Kauai on the 6th as large waves moved through the area. There were no reports of significant property damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 678644. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.