Honolulu is waking up to mostly clear skies and temperatures near 77 degrees Tuesday, with a mostly sunny afternoon expected to reach about 84. East-northeast trade winds will run 13 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph, while the chance of rain remains low.
That pleasant-looking setup will not last all week. The National Weather Service expects winds to strengthen Tuesday night, with gusts reaching 28 mph Wednesday and up to 32 mph Thursday.
Stronger Trades Arrive Tonight
Wednesday should stay sunny and warm, with a high near 84 and northeast winds around 20 mph. Thursday brings isolated morning showers before skies turn mostly sunny, but winds could reach 23 mph with gusts as high as 32 mph.
That is a meaningful shift from Monday’s forecast, which called for a brief easing before the midweek rebound. The stronger winds are expected to be most noticeable in exposed areas and through gaps and ridges.
Boaters And Beachgoers Face Rougher Conditions
For boaters, a Small Craft Advisory expands to all Hawaiian coastal waters after 6 p.m. Tuesday and continues through 6 a.m. Thursday. A larger northwest swell is expected to build Wednesday, potentially producing warning-level surf along exposed north- and west-facing shores before easing Thursday and falling below advisory levels Friday.
East-facing beaches will also stay choppy as the trades strengthen. Anyone heading to the shoreline should check conditions before entering the water, especially Wednesday night when both wind and surf are expected to be at their strongest.
Warm And Breezy Weather Holds Through The Weekend
Friday through Sunday should remain mostly sunny, with highs around 83 to 84 degrees and overnight lows near 74 to 75. Winds will stay strong at roughly 21 to 23 mph, with gusts reaching 32 mph, while isolated showers could return late Saturday night.
Forecasters are also watching near-critical fire-weather conditions as drier air and stronger winds arrive Wednesday and Thursday. Honolulu residents should secure loose outdoor items and use extra caution with anything that could spark a brush fire.
