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Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing — Sunday 2026-06-07 · Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing

• 0:00
  Aloha. Sunday morning. Trade winds are strong and steady across the islands this weekend, with showers building on windward slopes. I'm Mele with what's happening in Hawaiʻi today.
• 2:08
  If you're on the leeward side—Waikīkī, Kāʻanapali, or the Kona coast—expect mostly dry weather and plenty of sun. Windward areas and interior mountains are catching scattered showers throughout the day, so if you're heading to Hāna or the Koʻolau trails, come prepared. Strong trade winds stay in play through tonight. By midweek, those winds ease and lighter breezes might let afternoon clouds build, but nothing heavy. It's typical early-June weather: reliable and not extreme.
• 2:32
  Oʻahu's south shore is running 4.5 feet with moderate conditions and shore break to watch for. North shore's similar at 4.2 feet. Kauaʻi's seeing the biggest swell at 5.9 feet, so Hanalei and the north-facing breaks are active. If you're looking for calm water and easy snorkeling, head to the Big Island—Hapuna is glass-smooth at 1.3 feet.
• 2:49
  Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has several trails temporarily closed—the Kīpukapuaulu Trail due to hazardous trees and the Lava Tube Bridge for replacement. The Kahuku Unit roads are also closed. Volcanic ash is in the area, so bring protection if you're sensitive to it. Check the park website for which trails are open before you head out.
• 3:06
  If you're planning the Big Island this summer, we've just posted a guide to August events—the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, Puʻukoholā Heiau's Establishment Day Festival, and Obon season. September brings the Queen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Race, the Parker Ranch Labor Day Rodeo, and the Waimea Paniolo Parade. For Kauaʻi, August has the Heiva I Kauaʻi Tahitian dance competition and the County Farm Bureau Fair, with the Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival and Kauaʻi Marathon coming in September. Full breakdowns are on the site.
• 3:33
  A south swell arrives late Monday and peaks Tuesday with slightly higher than average waves—nothing dangerous, just a bump from normal. By next weekend, expect a bigger south-southwest swell moving in.
• 3:43
  If summer events are on your radar, grab our island guides on the site. Catch you tomorrow morning.