Hawaii is set to experience a gentle dance of weather patterns this week, with the National Weather Service in Honolulu predicting a stable stream of trade winds and minimal shower activity across the islands. As noted in their recent forecast, a high pressure ridge north of the Hawaiian Islands is expected to churn out light to moderate trade winds through Tuesday, with a ramp-up to breezier conditions from Wednesday onwards.
The NWS Honolulu highlights that "fairly stable conditions" are projected to keep the weather largely pleasant, interrupting this calm with "only brief passing showers mainly over windward and mountain areas, favoring the overnight to early morning hours." Residents and visitors on the western slopes of the islands should keep an eye out for expanded sea breezes, as these areas will also see some clouds, and perhaps a few stray showers.
Aviation forecasts remain positive, with the NWS expecting "VFR conditions will prevail through the weekend." And while no AIRMETs are currently in effect, aviators should stay informed of the hybrid wind patterns that may stir across the terrain sheltered areas.
For those with their sails and surfboards at the ready, the marine outlook comes with a High Surf Advisory for all south facing shores, in effect until 6 PM HST this evening. The advisory is due to a declining south-southwest swell that's brought large breaking surf today. The NWS's update further explains that "surf along east facing shores will remain moderate as the northeast swell continues to decline today" and advised that trade winds will contribute to choppy conditions along east shores early this week, intensifying midweek as winds strengthen.
