Honolulu woke to light rain Thursday as strong east-northeast trade winds pushed across Oahu, with gusts expected to reach 35 mph. The city should warm to about 83 degrees, but the breezy conditions and passing showers will make the day feel more active than the mostly sunny forecast suggests.
Isolated showers are expected through Thursday, with the highest coverage generally near windward and mountain areas. A few showers could drift into leeward neighborhoods as a weakening frontal boundary moves south across the islands, according to NWS Honolulu.
Winds Stay The Main Story
East-northeast winds will run 18 to 24 mph Thursday, with gusts up to 35 mph before easing somewhat Friday. The National Weather Service canceled the Wind Advisory, but open areas, exposed roads and outdoor setups can still get a serious blast of trade wind.
The latest update follows Hoodline's earlier forecast, with rain and coastal conditions now sharing the spotlight with the wind. Friday should bring isolated showers before noon, mostly sunny skies and a high near 83 degrees.
High Surf And Small Craft Advisories Remain
A High Surf Advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday for north-facing Oahu shores, including the North Shore, along with west-facing areas. The large north-northwest swell peaked near 11 feet at Waimea Bay and should gradually decline Thursday afternoon, but east-facing beaches will stay rough and choppy under the strong trades.
A Small Craft Advisory covers all Hawaiian waters through 6 a.m. Friday, with seas above 10 feet and fresh to near-gale-force winds offshore. Beachgoers should keep an eye on changing conditions, while boaters face a particularly rough day on the water.
Sunny Weekend, Still Plenty Of Wind
Saturday brings another round of isolated showers and a high near 83 degrees, followed by a sunnier Sunday with temperatures reaching about 84. Trade winds could strengthen again Saturday night and Sunday, with gusts up to 32 mph before gradually easing early next week.
Monday and Tuesday remain mostly sunny overall, with highs in the mid-80s and a chance of isolated afternoon showers. Overnight lows will stay near 75 degrees through most of the period, keeping Honolulu warm even when the showers briefly move in.
