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Hawaii at a Glance

Live conditions across all four islands — tropical alerts, weather, surf, trails, and more.

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HTA visitor recovery guidance updated September 15, asks upcoming Kauaʻi travelers to confirm accommodation conditions, amenities, and planned activities directly with providers. Adjust plans when appropriate, and avoid restricted or heavily affected areas. Recovery remains uneven; confirm essential services and your arrival route before leaving. Kauaʻi County’s recovery update September 18 at 4 PM HST reports power restored to 95% of the island, with approximately 1,800 customers still awaiting restoration. Many County parks reopened September 16, but Hāʻena, Blackpot, Poʻipū, and Salt Pond beach parks remain closed. Water conservation remains in ʻAnini, Hāʻena–Wainiha, and Kīlauea. Use water only for essential needs in those systems. Confirm your accommodation's services and arrival route, and respect closed areas while recovery work continues.

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Today’s Weather Brief · Audio · ~45s

Updated 2026-09-21T22:03:23.084Z

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Trades are breezy right now with scattered showers on the windward side and mountains; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Tomorrow stays breezy with the same pattern.

A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is still uncertain. If it comes closer, expect heavier rain over a longer stretch; if it stays farther out, impacts will be shorter and lighter. Winds will increase late this week, with potential gusts over 70 miles per hour on the highest summits.

Plan your leeward beach time and snorkeling for today through Tuesday. Save summit drives and offshore water sports for after Saturday, and check updates daily as this develops.

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Trade winds are pushing across Maui right now and staying breezy through tomorrow. Windward slopes and peaks will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. Rough seas mean a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.

A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain. Late this week, winds will increase across Maui, with summit gusts potentially exceeding 70 mph on Haleakala. The Big Island—especially Hilo and Puna—faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding if the storm tracks close.

Leeward beaches and snorkeling work best today through Tuesday. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday.

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Trades are kicking today with moderate wind and rough seas. Windward slopes will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.

A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain, but the Big Island faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding, especially in the Hilo and Puna areas. Summit winds could exceed 70 mph late in the week. Check forecasts daily as the situation develops.

Leeward snorkeling and beach time work well through Tuesday. Save summit drives and windward hikes for today or tomorrow, and avoid offshore water sports and high elevations Thursday through Saturday.

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Trades are steady now with scattered showers on the windward side and ridges; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Through Tuesday it stays breezy with rough seas around Maui and the Big Island, where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.

A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is uncertain. Winds will increase across the eastern islands late this week, with potential for summit gusts over 70 mph on Maui and the Big Island if the storm intensifies.

Get your beach and snorkel time in today and tomorrow on the leeward coast. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday as conditions deteriorate. The track could shift significantly—check updates daily.

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Today’s Ocean Brief · Audio · ~40s

Updated 2026-09-22T02:00:57.350Z

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No ocean alerts are active for Oʻahu. East and south-facing shores show the largest forecast surf tonight at 4–6 feet, dropping to 3–5 feet on south-facing shores by Tuesday while east-facing shores hold steady. West and north-facing shores remain smaller. A small, medium-period north-northwest swell may bring a bump to north-facing shores Tuesday into Wednesday. A small, long-period west-northwest swell will build locally Friday into next weekend, potentially increasing surf along north and west exposures. Check posted signs and ask lifeguards before entering, especially on east and south-facing shores.

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East-facing shores on Maui will see four to six feet through tonight and Tuesday. South-facing shores show three to five feet by Tuesday. North-facing shores remain flat to tiny through tonight, then see a bump Tuesday into Wednesday as a small, medium-period north-northwest swell fills in. Later this week, a long-period west-northwest swell from Typhoon Dujuan will build Friday into next weekend, increasing surf along north and west shores. Check posted signs and ask lifeguards before entering, especially on east-facing exposures.

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East facing shores on the Big Island will hold four to six feet through Tuesday, the largest surf in the forecast. South facing shores will run four to six feet tonight, then three to five feet by Tuesday. West facing shores will maintain two to four feet. North facing shores will remain flat to tiny tonight, then increase to two to four feet by Tuesday as a medium-period north-northwest swell fills in. Check posted signs and ask lifeguards before entering the water, especially on east facing exposures.

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East-facing shores on Kauaʻi will see the largest forecast surf through Tuesday—four to six feet tonight and four to six feet Tuesday. South-facing shores also reach four to six feet tonight, dropping to three to five feet by Tuesday. North-facing shores remain flat to tiny tonight, building to two to four feet Tuesday as a small, medium-period north-northwest swell fills in. West-facing shores hold steady at two to four feet. Check posted signs and ask lifeguards before entering, especially on the east-facing exposure.

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Today-first planning

Use this dashboard before you commit to a beach, hike, drive, or backup plan

Hawaii at a Glance is the fast-start view for visitors already deciding what to do today. It brings the main live planning signals into one island-by-island dashboard, then points you to the deeper Hawaii Guide pages when a condition needs more detail.

Use this tool when

You need a quick read on weather, surf, trails, and alerts.
Your first-choice activity may need a weather or ocean backup.
You are already in Hawaii and choosing between nearby options.

How to read it

Start with your island tab, then scan for caution or warning signals before opening the deeper tool. A green-looking dashboard still does not override posted signs, lifeguards, park closures, or official notices at the place you visit.

What problem it solves

Hawaii conditions vary by island, shore, elevation, and season. This page reduces tab-hopping by giving you one first screen for the main trip-changing signals, then hands off to the right specialist page.

Questions This Tool Answers

What is Hawaii at a Glance for?

Hawaii at a Glance is a quick dashboard for comparing current island conditions before choosing a beach, hike, route, or backup plan.

Does this replace official alerts or posted warnings?

No. Use it as a planning dashboard, then follow official alerts, lifeguard signs, park notices, posted warnings, and local instructions.

Which planning page should I open next?

Use Ocean Report for beaches, Trail Status for hikes and roads, Weather Forecast for local forecasts, and Travel Alerts for closures or visitor notices.

Published by: John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawai'i travel expert with 20+ years in Hawai'i tourism, University of South Carolina climate-research training, and NOAA weather-station experience.