Honolulu wakes up to mostly clear skies and steady east-northeast trade winds this Thursday, May 14, 2026, with daytime highs hovering near 84°F. It will feel breezy, especially along exposed ridgelines and east-facing shores where the wind can really dig in, and a few isolated windward showers could sneak in overnight. A Small Craft Advisory sticks around for several of the windier marine zones today, and surf stays choppy along east-facing beaches.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
According to the National Weather Service, east-northeast trades this afternoon are expected to run about 13 to 17 mph with gusts up to 24 mph, with higher gusts possible across ridgelines and exposed coastlines. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 PM HST Thursday, May 14, 2026 for channels and bays including the Alenuihaha and Pailolo Channels, so mariners should be ready for choppy seas. On land, it is a good idea to secure lightweight outdoor items and use caution if you are driving along more exposed stretches of road.
Friday Rain And Thunder Threat
An upper-level low is forecast to drift near Kauai on Friday, May 15, 2026, which will bump up the odds for scattered to locally heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially across Oahu and parts of Maui County. Any slow-moving storms could drop pockets of heavy rainfall and lead to localized flooding, and forecasters note that a Flood Watch may be needed for some areas if conditions line up. For more on how this pattern has been developing, see weekend showers lurking offshore.
Plan Ahead
Through the weekend, look for highs in the mid-80s with periods of windward and mauka showers, so a light rain jacket is a smart add to any Friday outdoor plans. Tides teaming up with a modest south swell will nudge water levels near 2.5 to 3.0 feet MLLW this weekend, which could lead to minor overwash during afternoon high tides in some low-lying coastal spots. If you are boating, check in with local harbormasters or lifeguards before you launch and keep an eye on official updates over the weekend.
