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Partly cloudy on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Trade winds are strong and will stay that way through Wednesday, bringing passing showers to windward slopes.

Surf builds this weekend—a south swell is coming in and could reach warning levels on south-facing beaches by Saturday and Sunday. Winds ease late Thursday, and you'll see more organized showers Friday through Saturday as a system moves nearby. Small Craft Advisory is up through Wednesday evening, so water's rough if you're thinking about boats.

Stick to leeward beaches and the sunny side through Wednesday. Save your snorkeling for after the weekend swell passes.

Partly cloudy on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Strong trade winds are pushing through, so it won't feel humid today.

Breezy conditions hold through Wednesday with scattered showers on the windward slopes. A bigger south swell starts building Friday and reaches warning levels by Saturday and Sunday on south-facing beaches. Winds ease late Thursday, and more organized showers are possible Friday through Saturday. North and west shores peak today before dropping off. Small Craft Advisory stays in effect through Wednesday evening.

Stick to leeward beaches and the sunny side through Wednesday. Save snorkeling and water activities for after the weekend swell passes.

Partly cloudy on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Strong trade winds are pushing through, bringing scattered showers to the mountains and some afternoon showers to leeward areas. Low to mid 80s today, dropping to the low to mid 70s tonight.

Winds stay breezy through Wednesday. A south swell is building from a distant storm and will reach warning levels by Saturday and Sunday on south-facing beaches. North and west shores peak Wednesday then ease off. Expect more organized showers late Thursday through Saturday as a weather system moves nearby.

Get to the leeward beaches and sunny spots through Wednesday while conditions are stable. Save snorkeling and water activities for after the weekend swell passes.

Partly cloudy skies on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Strong trade winds dominate through Wednesday, keeping the air less humid than usual and pushing temps to the low to mid 80s during the day, dropping to the low to mid 70s at night.

A south swell builds this weekend and reaches warning levels by Saturday and Sunday on south-facing beaches. North and west shores peak at moderate levels Wednesday before easing. Winds ease late Thursday as conditions become more unsettled, with organized showers possible Friday through Saturday. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening—boat conditions will be rough.

The leeward beaches and sunny spots stay your best bet through Wednesday. Plan snorkeling and calm-water activities after the weekend swell passes.