HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A powerful south-southwest swell continues to impact our islands today, with a High Surf Warning remaining in effect through early Tuesday morning for south-facing shores. Surf remains well above normal, and the combination of large waves and King Tides could lead to significant wave run-up and minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas, especially around the late afternoon and early evening high tides.
If you’re heading to the beach, use extra caution near the shoreline, harbor entrances, and exposed coastal roads. Surf will gradually ease Tuesday and Wednesday, but another pulse of south swell is expected to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another boost to south shore surf.
As for the weather, moderate trade winds will continue today, bringing a few passing showers to windward and mauka communities this morning. A drier and more stable air mass is moving in, so shower coverage will decrease through the day, allowing for more sunshine statewide this afternoon…