High Surf — Big Island North and East, Hawaii

2021-01-23 to 2021-01-24 · Big Island North and East, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A swell from the northwest and a trade wind swell generated surf of 10 to 20 feet along the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, the north-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 8 to 15 feet along the west-facing shores of Oahu and Molokai; 6 to 9 feet along the west-facing shores of the Big Island; and 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 932523. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.