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Hawaii at a Glance

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Today’s Weather Brief · Audio · ~45s

Updated 2026-10-14T20:02:47.884Z

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Mostly dry skies across Oʻahu right now with good visibility. Light showers are holding to the windward side, nothing heavy.

Today and Thursday stay dry on the leeward and south shores. Trade winds are moderate now and strengthen to breezy by Thursday. Starting Friday, moisture increases and showers become more frequent on windward and inland areas — leeward beaches stay mostly dry but winds build noticeably. Small craft advisories are possible Thursday night in windier waters, then conditions get rougher Friday through the weekend. North and west shore swell holds medium through Friday, then rebuilds over the weekend. South shore swell drops back to normal after today.

Leeward beaches and snorkel spots work best Thursday while conditions stay calmer. Plan water sports in the channels for earlier in the week, before Friday's winds arrive.

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Sky's mostly dry with light showers on the windward side. Trade winds are moderate and visibility is good.

Today and Thursday stay dry on the leeward and sunny sides, though windward slopes will see light showers mainly today. Winds pick up to breezy by Thursday, then strengthen further Friday into the weekend. More frequent light showers move into windward and inland areas Friday into the weekend as moisture increases. A Small Craft Advisory is possible Thursday night in windier waters. Leeward beaches stay mostly dry, but conditions turn windy. North and west shores see medium swell today through Friday, then rebuild over the weekend. South shores stay elevated today, then settle to normal. East shores have small chop increasing as winds strengthen.

Leeward beaches and snorkel spots work best Thursday while winds are still moderate. Avoid water sports in the windier channels Friday into the weekend.

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Mostly clear skies on the Big Island right now, with light showers possible on the windward side. Visibility is good.

Today and Thursday stay dry overall—trade winds are moderate now but will turn breezy by Thursday. Come Friday into the weekend, showers become more frequent on windward and inland slopes as moisture builds in, and winds will strengthen. Leeward and sunny-side beaches stay mostly dry through this period. A Small Craft Advisory is possible Thursday night in windier waters. Surf near the north and west shores stays medium today through Friday, then builds over the weekend. South shores drop from elevated to normal conditions.

Hit the leeward beaches and get in the water Thursday while conditions are still calm. Avoid water sports in exposed channels Friday through the weekend when the wind picks up.

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Mostly dry skies and good visibility today on Kauaʻi. Light showers will stay on the windward side.

Trade winds are moderate now but will turn breezy Thursday, then stronger Friday into the weekend. Windward and inland areas will see more frequent light showers as moisture increases, though leeward and sunny-side beaches stay mostly dry. North and west shores will see medium swell through Friday, then rebuild over the weekend. South shores drop from elevated to normal. East shores develop small chop as winds strengthen.

Head to leeward beaches and snorkel spots Thursday while it's calmer. Save water sports in the channels for after the wind eases.

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Today’s Ocean Brief · Audio · ~40s

Updated 2026-10-15T02:00:39.592Z

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North-facing shores on Oʻahu will see the largest surf through Thursday, ranging six to eight feet. West-facing shores will have three to five feet. South-facing shores will remain three to five feet tonight and Thursday, though a new long-period south swell may push them above seasonal average Friday. East-facing shores will remain small through Thursday. Friday brings a moderate north-northwest swell; peak surf Friday afternoon and Saturday will slowly decline late Saturday and Sunday as the swell shifts more northerly and a smaller overlapping northwest swell arrives. Check posted signs and ask lifeguards before entering the water, especially on north-facing exposures.

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North-facing shores on Maui will see six to eight feet tonight, dropping to five to seven feet Thursday as a small northwest swell gradually declines. A moderate north-northwest swell arrives Friday, with north shore surf topping out around seasonal average Friday afternoon and Saturday, then slowly declining Sunday. South-facing shores will briefly fall near or just below seasonal average tonight as the current south swell fades, then may rise above seasonal average Thursday through Friday on a new long-period south swell. Check posted signs and ask lifeguards before entering, especially on north and east exposures.

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North and west facing shores on the Big Island will see two to four foot surf tonight and Thursday, with west facing shores building to three to five feet Thursday. A moderate north-northwest swell arrives Friday, pushing north and west shore peaks to seasonal average Friday afternoon and Saturday before slowly declining late Saturday and Sunday. South facing shores hold three to five feet tonight through Thursday, then build to five to seven feet as a long-period south swell develops. East facing shores remain two to four feet through Thursday, then increase Friday as trade winds strengthen. Check posted signs and ask lifeguards before entering the water.

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A moderate north-northwest swell arrives Friday through the weekend. North-facing shores will see the largest surf, topping out around seasonal average Friday afternoon and Saturday before gradually declining Sunday. West-facing shores will have smaller conditions. South-facing shores may briefly rise above seasonal average Thursday through Friday as a new long-period south swell builds. East-facing shores will remain small through Thursday and steadily increase Friday as trade winds strengthen, producing above-average surf Saturday through early next week. Check posted signs and ask lifeguards before entering the water on north-facing exposures.

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Today-first planning

Use this dashboard before you commit to a beach, hike, drive, or backup plan

Hawaii at a Glance is the fast-start view for visitors already deciding what to do today. It brings the main live planning signals into one island-by-island dashboard, then points you to the deeper Hawaii Guide pages when a condition needs more detail.

Use this tool when

You need a quick read on weather, surf, trails, and alerts.
Your first-choice activity may need a weather or ocean backup.
You are already in Hawaii and choosing between nearby options.

How to read it

Start with your island tab, then scan for caution or warning signals before opening the deeper tool. A green-looking dashboard still does not override posted signs, lifeguards, park closures, or official notices at the place you visit.

What problem it solves

Hawaii conditions vary by island, shore, elevation, and season. This page reduces tab-hopping by giving you one first screen for the main trip-changing signals, then hands off to the right specialist page.

Questions This Tool Answers

What is Hawaii at a Glance for?

Hawaii at a Glance is a quick dashboard for comparing current island conditions before choosing a beach, hike, route, or backup plan.

Does this replace official alerts or posted warnings?

No. Use it as a planning dashboard, then follow official alerts, lifeguard signs, park notices, posted warnings, and local instructions.

Which planning page should I open next?

Use Ocean Report for beaches, Trail Status for hikes and roads, Weather Forecast for local forecasts, and Travel Alerts for closures or visitor notices.

Published by: John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawai'i travel expert with 20+ years in Hawai'i tourism, University of South Carolina climate-research training, and NOAA weather-station experience.