Light east-southeast winds are expected in Honolulu over the next few days, with showers mainly affecting windward and mauka areas, though leeward and interior regions may also see some due to sea breezes. Wind direction will shift back to easterly and strengthen toward the weekend. "As the aforementioned trough exits by the mid-week, as will the increased shower activity," leading to drier conditions with occasional windward and mauka showers. No AIRMETs are currently in effect for aviation or marine interests, according to the National Weather Service.
Skies will be mostly clear with some passing showers over windward and mountain areas, which may briefly reduce visibility, but conditions will generally remain VFR. Over the waters, trade winds are weak due to a trough to the north and a weakening high pressure system. Surf will be near average along southern shores, with smaller waves on east shores. Trade winds are expected to strengthen by the weekend, as reported by the National Weather Service.
A trough to the north has shifted winds slightly south today, resulting in lighter conditions over the water. "Winds should then become easterly and remain in the moderate to locally fresh range Tuesday through midweek as the trough weakens and dissipates," as stated by the National Weather Service. Trade winds are expected to return by Independence Day. A small easterly swell is expected later in the week, affecting east-facing shores, while north shore surf remains minimal.
