Honolulu, HI
Weather Forecast Office
The National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Honolulu implemented a new format for surf forecasts on September 10, 2020. In addition to surf, the new format will include weather, winds, temperatures, tides, and sunrise and sunset information. More information on this national format change is available here:
https://www.weather.gov/media/notification/scn20-19srf_format_change.pdf
At the same time, the surf forecast will be expanded from Oahu to include additional forecast segments for Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island.
Please note that Pat Caldwell's collaborative surf forecast will be available under the "Surf Discussion" tab, or linked directly here:
https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF#Discussion
The new format is now available at:
https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF
The surf forecast segment for each island is also available through the respective NWS recorded phone system:
Kauai... | 808-245-6001 |
Oahu... | 808-973-4380 |
Maui... | 808-944-3756 |
toll free... | 866-944-5025 |
Big Island... | 808-935-8555 |
Portions of the statewide surf forecast are also broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio, depending on transmitter and listening area:
KBA-99 broadcasting on 162.550 MHz |
Oahu and Kauai forecasts |
WZ-2557 broadcasting on 162.450 MHz from Lihue, Kauai |
Kauai forecast |
WWG-75 broadcasting on 162.400 MHz from Haleakala, Maui |
Maui forecast |
WWG-27 broadcasting on 162.550 MHz from South Point, Big Island |
Big Island forecast (two segments) |
Please provide comments or feedback to:
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Honolulu, HI
2525 Correa Rd Suite 250
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5286
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