Overlapping South Swells And A Medium Period NW Swell - Hawaii

Originally posted on SURFER | Last updated 5/14/24

Scattered heavy showers are possible through the week with the threat of thunderstorms developing Wednesday evening and persisting into the weekend.

South: A series of overlapping, long-period south swells will keep surf along south facing shores near to just below average in the short term. A second set of southerly swells will fill in late tomorrow night and could bring above average surf Thursday. Surf should remain elevated through the weekend.

North: A new small medium-period northwest swell will fill in this evening and peak Wednesday. Then, on Wednesday night, a new short- period northwest swell, associated with the developing low described above, is expected to build in. This swell will likely peak near to just below advisory levels Thursday into Friday. Model guidance tends to under-forecast swell heights with sources developing at a close proximity. Therefore, there is a potential for surf to reach High Surf Advisory criteria, and we will continue to monitor all available guidance.

West: West facing shores will see a bump in surf through the week due to the overlapping northwest and south swells wrapping into some exposed areas. Surf along east facing shores will remain well below normal levels through the weekend. NOAA

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