High Surf — South Big Island, Hawaii

2019-01-01 to 2019-01-05 · South Big Island, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A swell from the northwest and a trade wind swell produced surf of 10 to 20 feet along the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, and along the north-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 8 to 14 feet along the west-facing shores of Oahu and Molokai; and 6 to 12 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 796089. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.