Honolulu is waking to mostly cloudy skies Friday, with a warm afternoon ahead and only a few brief showers expected. Highs should reach around 86 degrees as east-northeast trade winds build, bringing gusts near 30 mph in exposed areas.
Breezy Friday Gives Way To Showers Overnight
The Friday forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions overall, with isolated rain showers and a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will run 17 to 21 mph from the east-northeast, while Friday night turns cloudier with scattered showers, a low near 75 and a 40% chance of rain.
Rainfall should generally be light, with less than a tenth of an inch possible. The National Weather Service Honolulu office says the first of several moisture pulses will move across the islands Friday afternoon and evening, increasing showers from east to west.
Weekend Stays Warm As Trade Winds Keep Blowing
Saturday should start with a few isolated showers before turning mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Sunday looks similar, though the trade winds may remain strong, reaching about 21 mph with gusts up to 29 mph.
Compared with Hoodline's earlier forecast, the latest outlook calls for stronger, more persistent trade winds through early next week. East-facing beaches may see rougher surf as winds increase, while north- and south-facing shores could also see above-seasonal surf at times.
More Showers Possible By Midweek
Monday should be sunny with a high near 85, followed by isolated showers Monday night and Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service Honolulu forecast points to a wetter stretch Wednesday and Thursday, when scattered showers could push rain chances to 40% while highs remain near 85.
How Trade Winds Affect Rain and Surf
Trade winds can bring different conditions to opposite sides of the island. The National Weather Service Honolulu explains that Hawaii’s terrain typically brings more clouds and rain to windward slopes, while leeward areas tend to be sunnier and drier. For surf forecasts, the National Weather Service Honolulu measures wave height from trough to crest, or across the full face of the wave. Before entering the water, beachgoers should check ocean conditions or consult a lifeguard, advises the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.
For Honolulu residents, the practical takeaway is classic trade-wind weather: keep a light rain layer nearby, expect occasional gusts along open roads and shorelines, and watch for quick showers in windward and mauka areas.
