Honolulu started Saturday, June 6, 2026, on a classic trade-wind note, with warm, mostly clear skies, early-morning temperatures in the mid-70s and an expected high near 83°F. East-northeast trades are already on the breezy side and will carry that warm air well into the afternoon, leaving windward and mauka slopes primed for quick, isolated showers. Outdoor plans should see plenty of sunshine, just be ready for those brief pop-up showers through the weekend.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Saturday stays mostly sunny, but the wind will make itself known. East-northeast winds are forecast at 14 to 21 mph with gusts up to 29 mph, strongest along ridgelines and exposed beaches. Hourly forecasts show sustained winds holding in the low 20s through midday before easing a bit after sunset, so expect a blustery feel during the late-morning and afternoon commute.
Small Craft Advisory Through Sunday
According to the National Weather Service Honolulu, a Small Craft Advisory is up for all local coastal waters until 6 AM HST Sunday, June 7. Mariners and small-boat operators are urged to skip unnecessary trips and secure loose gear. The advisory highlights fresh to strong easterly trade winds that could keep advisory-level conditions hanging around the typically windy waters near Maui County and the Big Island into early next week.
Showers and Surf
Isolated to scattered showers will be most likely overnight into the early morning hours, mainly brushing windward and mauka neighborhoods. Most spots that do see rain should only pick up light amounts, generally under a tenth of an inch. Out on the water, south-southwest surf will gradually fade today into the 3-6 foot range through Sunday afternoon. A small, long-period south swell arriving late Sunday and peaking Monday, June 8, will give south-facing shores a brief bump in surf, but no advisory-level heights are expected.
What To Expect And Safety Tips
Choppy conditions will hang around east-facing shores through midweek as the trades stay steady, so beachgoers should check in with lifeguards and posted warnings before heading into the water and steer clear of the most exposed breaks. On land, it is a good day to tie down umbrellas and outdoor furniture and allow extra time on routes that are particularly exposed to gusty winds. For a look at how trades and tides teamed up earlier this month, revisit our sticky trades and sneaky tides coverage.
