The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that light trade winds over Hawaii are due to a surface trough north of the islands. This system is expected to move away by midweek. Afterward, a high-pressure system will build to the north, bringing stronger easterly trade winds. Winds are expected to increase from light to moderate as the week continues, according to the National Weather Service.
A weakening surface trough is moving west, leading to fewer showers in leeward and interior areas. "Some localized sea breezes may occur throughout the day again today, triggering possible leeward and interior area showers," but they are expected to be less active than last week. Light trade showers will continue in windward and mauka areas. Flying conditions remain mostly clear, with no major weather advisories, although brief drops in visibility may happen during showers. Trade winds will stay light for now and are expected to strengthen later in the week, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Light easterly trade winds are expected through Friday, with stronger winds likely over the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory may be issued for windier waters near Maui and the Big Island. A south swell of about 2 feet will continue through midweek, with a slight increase expected later. Surf on east-facing shores will decrease this week and rise again by the weekend. No weather alerts are currently in place, as stated by the National Weather Service.
