Hawaii Surf Report/Forecast
March 19-20, 2024
Forecast: Surf along north and west facing shores will slowly decline through Tuesday as the current northwest (310-320 degree) swell fades. A slightly larger reinforcement from the northwest (310-330 degree) will build in Tuesday night with long period forerunners expected Tuesday afternoon. The swell will decline later Thursday and Friday with another moderate long period northwest swell expected by the weekend.
South facing shores will remain slightly elevated with the fading southwest swell through Wednesday. Short period trade wind swell will be below seasonal average through Thursday and will likely pick up Friday through the weekend as trade winds increase.
Maui Beaches |
Hana: 1-2 (measured in feet)
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Hookipa: 3-4
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Kanaha: 3
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Kihei/Wailea: 1
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Maalaea Bay: 1-2
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Lahaina: 1-2+
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Upper West: 2-3
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Oahu Beaches |
North Shore: 3-5
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West Shore: 2-3+
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South Shores: 1-2+
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East Shores: 1-2
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Big Island |
North Shore: 3+
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West Shore: 2-3
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South Shores: 1-2+
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East Shores: 1-2
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Kauai |
North Shore: 3-5
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West Shore: 2-3+
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South Shore: 1-2
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East Shore: 1+
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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