Honolulu wakes up mostly cloudy this morning with temperatures hovering near 78°F and that familiar sticky, humid feel. East-northeast trade winds are already blowing steady and gusty into the upper 20s, and scattered light showers are possible, mainly over windward and mauka neighborhoods.
What To Expect Through The Weekend
Highs will land in the mid-80s, around 85–86°F, with isolated morning showers before skies lean mostly sunny in the afternoons. Shower chances tick up Saturday night into Sunday as a plume of moisture swings through. Rain totals should stay light for most spots, generally under a tenth of an inch, although mountain and windward areas could see more persistent showers.
A distant tropical system is expected to send in intermittent long-period west swells later this weekend, which could boost surf on exposed shores, according to NWS Honolulu.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Trade winds will strengthen to around 14–21 mph with gusts up to about 29 mph in exposed areas this afternoon, which will turn east-facing beaches choppy and kick up stronger crosswinds on ridgelines. Expect a breezy commute along exposed corridors, and it would not hurt to secure loose patio furniture or decorations in gust-prone spots.
Boaters and Coastal Concerns
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for Hawaiian coastal waters through Friday afternoon, and forecasters note the advisory may need to be extended if the trades hang on into the weekend. Higher-than-normal high tides, or king tides, are possible beginning Sunday, July 12, and continuing into the first half of next week. That could bring minor coastal flooding to low-lying areas, so it is worth checking local tide tables and shoreline notices as conditions evolve, as shown by NOAA tide predictions.
Bottom Line
Carry a light rain layer if you are heading windward, plan on gusty trades through early next week, and check in with lifeguards and harbormasters before boating or beach outings. Keep an eye on updated forecasts over the weekend for any changes to advisories.
