Hawaii Surf Report/Forecast
May 3-4, 2024
Forecast: Tiny surf will persist along north and west facing shores. A small, long period northwest swell is expected to fill in late Friday and peak Saturday, bringing small surf along north and west facing shores. Another small, long period northwest swell will fill in late Sunday, maintaining small surf along north and west facing shores into early
next week. Small background south swells will continue into Saturday, providing tiny surf for south facing shores. A small, long period south swell may arrive Sunday providing a boost in surf along south facing shores into early
next week. Surf along east facing shores will gradually become more rough and choppy into this weekend as stronger trades return.
Maui Beaches |
Hana: 2-3 (measured in feet)
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Hookipa: 1
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Kanaha: 1
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Kihei/Wailea: 1/2-1
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Maalaea Bay: 1
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Lahaina: 1+
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Upper West: 1/2
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Oahu Beaches |
North Shore: 1-2
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West Shore: 1+
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South Shores: 1+
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East Shores: 2-3
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Big Island |
North Shore: 1
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West Shore: 1/2-1
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South Shores: 1+
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East Shores: 2-3
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Kauai |
North Shore: 1-2
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West Shore: 1+
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South Shore: 1
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East Shore: 2+
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>>> The actual wave face sizes are about twice the numbers noted above
Buoys surrounding the islands
Island swell shadow lines for Kauai
Island swell shadow lines for Oahu
Island swell shadow lines for Maui
Island swell shadow lines for Big Island
NOAA Wave Model – animated
Oceanweather wave modelStormsurf swell model – the Pacific
Stormsurf wave model – local Hawaiian IslandsTides for Hawaii