Honolulu residents can look forward to light trade winds and dry conditions for the coming week, with a slight possibility of a wetter climate by next weekend, according to the National Weather Service Honolulu. A pattern of weather that includes light East to Southeast winds is expected to encourage the development of land and sea breezes, particularly noticeable in the afternoons.
In light of the current weather prediction, a high-pressure system situated far north of the islands appears to be weakening. This, as reported by the National Weather Service, results in a decrease to light to moderate wind levels with a shift towards the east-southeast. The weakening of this system enables the potential for localized showers and low cloud ceilings, although VFR conditions are predicted to prevail.
For avid surfers and beachgoers, the National Weather Service forecasts that surf along north and east-facing shores will stay small until midweek. A storm-force low is forecast to develop approximately 1,000 nautical miles northeast of the state from Tuesday, which is projected to bring an increase in swell. It is anticipated that surf heights could reach advisory levels for east-facing shores by late Wednesday night into Thursday, while north-facing shores are expected to stay below the advisory threshold.
Meanwhile, south facing shores will witness undramatically small surf, characterized by a mixture of short- to medium-period southeast swells along with long-period swells from the south-southwest. Coastal flooding, minor though disruptive in low-lying areas, was possible around daybreak this morning due to peak monthly tides. The National Weather Service suggests that water levels are likely to subside throughout the week.
In terms of seafaring conditions, the weakening of the surface ridge means sailors can anticipate lighter and more variable winds with coastal breezes that could generate pockets of fresh breezes during afternoons, starting today. These breezy conditions, while not enduring, are still a hallmark of changing patterns that those on the water are advised to heed. The marine community has no watches or warnings to consider at the moment, as declared by the National Weather Service.
