High Surf — South Big Island, Hawaii

2020-02-28 to 2020-02-29 · South Big Island, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A trade wind swell, with locally produced wind waves and strong upstream trades, caused surf of 6 to 12 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island. No significant property damage or injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 871805. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.