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Hawaii Surf Forecast Monday Night Tuesday: South Swell Building to High Surf Warning Levels This Weekend

3 min · 9. juni 2026
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Good evening, this is your Hawaii surf forecast for Monday night into Tuesday. We're tracking an exciting week ahead with multiple southern hemisphere swells stacking up in the pipeline. Right now, a building long-period south swell is overlapping with a fading medium-period system, which means south-facing shores are already feeling the action. Tonight and into Tuesday, expect south shore surf to climb to around seasonal average levels before a brief dip midweek. But here's where it gets really interesting. A storm just southeast of New Zealand is churning up some serious conditions, with seas exceeding 40 feet aimed directly at Hawaii. We're watching this development closely, and confidence is growing that south shore surf will well exceed High Surf Advisory levels come this weekend. Sunday into early next week could bring High Surf Warning conditions as this major south-southwest swell arrives. To make matters more dramatic, this swell coincides with peak monthly tides, so we're talking significant wave runup and potential impacts to coastal infrastructure. That's something to keep an eye on if you live near the shore. In the near term, east-facing shores will continue a slow decline from current rough conditions, with surf dropping below seasonal average as we move through the week. West-northwest shores may see some small activity over the next couple days. Let's break down what you can expect island by island. Across Kauai, south-facing beaches are looking at five to seven foot faces tonight and Tuesday. North shores are one to three, while west shores will see three to five footers. East shores are running three to five tonight, dropping to two to four Tuesday afternoon. On Oahu, similar patterns. South-facing shores sitting at five to seven feet both periods. North shores at one to three, west at three to five, and east shores holding at three to five tonight and Tuesday. Maui's showing north shores at zero to two feet, west shores three to five, south shores five to seven, with east shores running four to six tonight, dropping to three to five Tuesday. Big Island windward and southeast areas are looking at four to six foot faces on east shores and six to eight foot south shore surf. Leeward sides are tracking west shore three to five and south shore five to seven. Weather-wise, expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with scattered showers across all islands. Temperatures settling into the lower to mid seventies. East winds around ten to fifteen mph in most areas. Tuesday brings mostly sunny to partly sunny skies with scattered showers lingering, and highs in the low to mid eighties. The tide picture shows typical moderate swings, with highs generally between one and two feet and lows near zero or slightly below, though nothing extreme in the immediate forecast. Remember, rip currents will be present in and near the surf zone, with strength increasing as swell size grows. Always exercise caution and when possible, enter the water near a lifeguard. We'll have more details on that major weekend swell as it develops. Stay tuned. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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episode Hawaii Surf Forecast South Swell Four to Six Feet Sunday into Monday June 21st 22nd artwork

Hawaii Surf Forecast South Swell Four to Six Feet Sunday into Monday June 21st 22nd

Good afternoon, this is your Hawaii surf forecast for Sunday evening into Monday, June 21st through the 22nd. The big story this week is south-facing shores absolutely lighting up. Multiple overlapping swells ranging from small to long period are queuing up and heading our way, keeping south-facing beaches consistently elevated through next weekend. If you're chasing waves on the south side, you'll want to lock in these conditions while they last. Let's break down what's happening by island, starting with Kauai. Tonight and Monday morning, north-facing shores will stay small at zero to two feet, while west-facing beaches hold a modest one to three feet. South-facing beaches are the real deal, delivering four to six feet tonight and through Monday morning, dropping just slightly to three to five feet by Monday afternoon. East-facing shores remain calm at one to three feet. Winds will be light out of the east tonight at five to ten mph, shifting to northeast around fifteen mph Monday afternoon. Lows dip into the lower seventies with mostly clear skies and just isolated showers. Moving to Oahu, the pattern is remarkably similar. North and east-facing shores stay small, while that south swell continues to paint a beautiful picture with four to six feet tonight and Monday morning, easing to three to five feet by afternoon. West-facing beaches steady at one to three feet throughout. Monday brings mostly sunny conditions with highs in the lower eighties, though heads up on the UV index ramping up to extreme levels. Winds pick up from the east at ten to fifteen mph. Maui's looking good with the same south-facing swell story. You're looking at four to six feet tonight and Monday morning on south exposures, tapering to three to five feet Monday afternoon. North and west-facing shores remain modest. Conditions stay sunny with highs in the mid-eighties and east winds ten to fifteen mph. For the Big Island windward and southeast side, south-facing beaches dominate with four to six feet tonight and Monday morning, dropping to three to five feet by afternoon. North and east-facing shores stay small. Expect mostly sunny conditions tonight turning mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Monday improves with mostly sunny skies and north winds five to ten mph. The leeward side of the Big Island rounds out the forecast with similar south-facing swell action at four to six feet tonight and Monday morning, easing to three to five feet Monday afternoon. West-facing beaches hold one to three feet. Mostly sunny Monday with highs in the mid-eighties and light winds becoming southwest in the afternoon. One important note: as trade winds strengthen later this week, east-facing shores will begin to see increased swell activity, so keep an eye on those forecasts for updates. Remember, swimmers should exercise caution and try to get in the water near lifeguarded beaches. Rip currents will be present in or near the surf zone, and their strength increases with surf size. For detailed beach hazard and safety information at individual locations, visit hawaiibeachsafety.com. The bottom line: if you're a south swell hunter, this is your window. Get out and enjoy these elevated conditions while they're here. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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Hawaii Surf Forecast Saturday June 20 to Sunday June 21 South Swell Peak Conditions

Good afternoon, this is your Hawaii Surf Forecast for Saturday, June twentieth through Sunday, June twenty-first. A small medium-period south swell continues to fade tonight, but a new long-period south swell is peaking overnight that should keep things interesting through the evening hours. By Sunday, we'll see that south and west-facing surf beginning to diminish as this system moves through. Looking ahead, additional medium to long period south and southeast swells are expected through the middle of next week, which will maintain our surf heights right around those seasonal averages we're used to seeing this time of year. North-facing shores are going to be pretty quiet, with tiny surf expected to prevail through most of the coming week. We're just not getting much short-period energy reaching the islands from the north and northwest. However, keep an eye on east-facing shores because as the trade winds increase next week, expect to see that surf trending upwards. Let's break down the islands, starting with Kauai. Tonight we're looking at north-facing shores with zero to two foot surf, while west-facing shores are more active at three to five feet. South-facing shores are slightly bigger at four to six feet, and east-facing shores will see one to three feet. Sunday morning brings similar conditions before those west and south-facing shores start dropping through the afternoon. Winds tonight will be light, east at five to ten miles per hour, with lows in the mid seventies and mostly isolated showers. Sunday looks sunny with those winds increasing to the northeast around fifteen miles per hour in the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper eighties. Over on Oahu, tonight's conditions are nearly identical to Kauai with zero to two foot north-facing surf, three to five feet on the west, four to six feet on the south, and one to three feet on the east. We'll have mostly clear skies with east winds at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Low temperatures settling in the mid seventies. Sunday morning maintains similar heights before the afternoon fade. Expect mostly sunny skies with an extreme UV index, so definitely get that sunscreen on. Winds remain from the east at ten to fifteen miles per hour with highs in the mid eighties. Moving to Maui, north-facing shores tonight show zero to two feet while west-facing drops slightly to two to four feet. South-facing is solid at four to six feet and east-facing one to three feet. Winds start at east ten to fifteen miles per hour then diminish to around five after midnight. Sunday brings sunny conditions with northeast winds at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Highs in the mid eighties with that similar pattern of afternoon decline on west and south-facing shores. The Big Island's windward and southeast shores will see zero to two foot north-facing surf tonight, one to three feet on the east, and five to seven feet on the south, making that the most active zone. Conditions stay mostly the same Sunday morning with that afternoon pullback. We'll have scattered showers, particularly tonight and Sunday morning. Lows in the lower seventies with light north winds tonight, becoming northeast around five to ten miles per hour Sunday. Highs in the lower eighties. On the leeward side of the Big Island, west-facing shores show three to five feet tonight with south-facing at four to six feet. Both shores ease down Sunday afternoon. We're looking at isolated showers with lows in the lower seventies. Winds tonight start light and variable around five miles per hour from the west before becoming north. Sunday brings mostly sunny skies with light southwest winds and highs in the upper eighties. Across all islands, remember that rip currents will be present in or near the surf zone, with strength increasing as surf size increases. Swimmers are urged to exercise caution at all times and enter the water near a lifeguard. For the latest beach hazard and safety information at individual beaches, visit hawaiibeachsafety.com. Stay safe out there and enjoy the waves. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

21. juni 20264 min
episode Hawaii Surf Forecast Friday Saturday South Swell Fading New Swells Arriving Early Next Week artwork

Hawaii Surf Forecast Friday Saturday South Swell Fading New Swells Arriving Early Next Week

Good afternoon, I'm here with your Hawaii surf forecast for Friday through Saturday, brought to you by the National Weather Service in Honolulu. Let's start with what we're expecting across the islands. A small to medium period south swell will continue fading into Saturday, causing surf along south and west-facing shores to drop just a notch. But don't worry, relief is on the way. A series of small to long-period south and southeast swells will move in Saturday into early next week, pushing surf heights right back up to where they should be this time of year. Now, if you're a north shore enthusiast, I've got some challenging news. Tiny surf will dominate north-facing shores throughout most of the coming week. We're only seeing limited short-period energy arriving from the north, so patience will definitely be a virtue if that's your preferred break. East-facing shores are currently running below average thanks to lighter than normal trade winds through the weekend. However, we're expecting that to change early next week when trade winds increase upstream and across the region, bringing east shore surf back to life. Looking at specific conditions for tonight across all our islands, expect mostly partly cloudy skies with isolated showers and east winds staying light at five to fifteen miles per hour depending on your location. Temperatures will settle into the mid seventies. Overnight low tides vary by location but will give you some excellent beach walking opportunities in the early morning hours. Saturday is shaping up nicely with sunny to mostly sunny conditions and only isolated showers in the forecast. High temperatures will climb into the mid to upper eighties. East winds will remain around ten to fifteen miles per hour, increasing slightly in the afternoon on some islands. The UV index will reach extreme levels, so make sure you're protecting your skin out there. Across Kauai, tonight brings north-facing shores two feet or less while south-facing breaks will see four to six feet. West-facing shores are looking at two to four feet and east-facing beaches one to three feet. Saturday morning, expect that slight fade with south-facing shores dropping to three to five feet. By Saturday afternoon, the swell will back up slightly with south-facing shores returning to four to six feet. Oahu will see similar patterns with north-facing shores staying tiny at zero to two feet and south-facing breaks ranging from four to six feet tonight. West-facing shores will hold two to four feet while east-facing coasts settle at one to three feet. Saturday will bring that expected fade and recovery pattern we mentioned. Maui's forecast mirrors much of what we're seeing across the chain, with south-facing shores providing the most consistent action at four to six feet tonight, fading to three to five feet Saturday morning, then rebuilding Saturday afternoon. North-facing shores will remain minimal throughout. The Big Island's windward and southeast side will see south-facing breaks offering the most activity at four to six feet tonight, with potential for five to seven foot faces Saturday afternoon as new swell fills in. East-facing shores will stay in the one to three foot range while north-facing breaks remain small. On the Big Island's leeward side, south-facing shores will offer four to six feet tonight with similar patterns for Saturday. West-facing breaks will maintain consistent two to four foot surf throughout the forecast period. Bottom line: if you're chasing south or west-facing breaks, tonight and tomorrow will give you solid, workable conditions before the new swell arrives to reinvigorate things. East shore surfers should monitor conditions closely as trade winds are expected to pick up early next week. Stay hydrated, watch for rip currents, and always check the beach hazard safety information at hawaiibeachsafety.com. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

20. juni 20263 min
episode Hawaii Surf Forecast Thursday Friday High Surf Advisory South Swell Peaks Seven to Ten Foot Waves All Islands artwork

Hawaii Surf Forecast Thursday Friday High Surf Advisory South Swell Peaks Seven to Ten Foot Waves All Islands

Good afternoon surfers, this is your Hawaii Surf Forecast for Thursday evening through Friday. A moderate long period south swell is absolutely peaking right now at advisory levels, and we've got High Surf Advisories in effect for all south facing shores through early Friday morning. Let's break down what's happening across the islands. On Kauai, south facing breaks are seeing seven to ten foot faces this evening, with six to eight foot waves expected tomorrow morning before dropping to five to seven by midday. West facing shores are holding solid at five to seven feet tonight. North and east shores are staying small at one to three feet, pretty typical for this time of year. Tonight expect partly cloudy skies until midnight, then clearing out with isolated showers possible. Low temperatures dipping into the lower seventies with light southeast winds around five miles per hour. Moving to Oahu, the south swell is equally impressive with the same seven to ten foot faces on south facing shores this evening. West facing breaks are also pumping at five to seven feet. The forecast looks nearly identical to Kauai as this swell moves through, so if you're chasing south swells, get out there sooner rather than later. Friday looks mostly sunny and warm with highs in the mid eighties and east winds picking up to ten to fifteen miles per hour. Maui is seeing similar conditions with seven to ten foot faces on south shores tonight and a slight decrease expected by tomorrow. West facing shores are a tick smaller at four to six feet. East and north facing breaks remain tiny at one to three feet. Friday stays mostly sunny with isolated showers and mid-eighties temperatures. Over on the Big Island, both windward and leeward areas are experiencing that same quality south swell, with leeward and windward south shores showing seven to ten foot faces. East facing shores remain minimal at one to three feet. Leeward west facing breaks are four to six feet, which should provide some fun alternatives if you're looking to avoid the crowds on the main south swell zones. Here's the important part to plan ahead. This swell gradually fades late tonight into the weekend, and by Friday afternoon we're expecting surf to drop below advisory levels. However, don't worry about it getting too small. A series of smaller south to southwest swells will fill in by Sunday and carry into the first half of next week, keeping conditions near seasonal averages throughout the seven day period. North and east facing shores will remain tiny through most of the coming week, but we're expecting a slight pickup in east shore surf around next Tuesday or Wednesday as trade winds build across the region. Tonight stays partly cloudy with scattered to isolated showers across the islands, lows in the lower to mid seventies, and light winds. Tomorrow, Juneteenth, will be mostly sunny with isolated to scattered showers, highs in the mid to upper eighties, and east winds ranging from five to fifteen miles per hour depending on location. Get out there and enjoy this south swell while it lasts. Remember to watch for rip currents and swim near lifeguards. Check hawaiibeachsafety.com for the latest beach hazard information at your favorite breaks. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

19. juni 20263 min
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Good afternoon, this is your Hawaii surf forecast for Monday, June 15th, 2026. A massive south southwest swell is dominating Hawaiian waters right now, and it's delivering serious surf to all south-facing shores across the islands. We've got a High Surf Warning in effect, and you should expect consistent warning-level conditions through tonight with waves running 10 to 15 feet. Here's the timeline: that big swell is going to gradually fade over the next couple days. By Tuesday morning, we're looking at surf dropping to High Surf Advisory levels along south-facing beaches, still respectable at 10 to 14 feet, but easing down to 9 to 12 feet by afternoon. Wednesday's looking even smaller, with potential for surf to drop below advisory levels entirely. But don't pack away your board just yet. Another south southwest swell is expected to move in Wednesday night into Thursday and could push conditions right back up to advisory territory. The situation on north-facing shores couldn't be more different. We're talking tiny to flat conditions right now with little swell energy arriving. A small bump is possible Tuesday into Wednesday when a northwest swell and a smaller north swell arrive, but we're only expecting 1 to 3 feet at best. East-facing shores will remain below average as winds ease through midweek, while west-facing beaches are holding steady at 5 to 10 feet through tomorrow. Tonight expect mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with isolated showers. Temperatures dropping to the lower 70s with light winds. Tuesday shapes up sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and similar wind conditions. Stay safe out there, respect those rip currents, and get out near a lifeguard. This is your Hawaii surf forecast. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

16. juni 20262 min