High Surf — Windward Haleakala, Hawaii

2019-01-11 to 2019-01-16 · Windward Haleakala, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A swell from a powerful low far northwest of the Aloha State caused surf of 20 to 35 feet along the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, and along the north-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20 feet along the west-facing shores of Oahu and Molokai; and 8 to 12 feet along the west-facing shores of the Big Island. One individual surfer, a male in his 50's, died at a hospital in Maui after being taken from the water off northwest West Maui. He had been unresponsive when brought to shore by fellow surfers. No other serious injuries or fatalities were reported. There were no reports of significant property damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 796117. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.