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- 0:00Aloha. Wednesday morning in Hawaiʻi. Strong trade winds are holding through the weekend, and if you're on the windward side, expect scattered showers all week.
- 1:53Leeward and south-facing coasts stay mostly dry and sunny. Humidity is climbing as tropical moisture moves in tonight, so expect muggy evenings and sticky daytime heat. High tides will be unusually high starting Sunday through Monday—if you're camping or staying in low-lying coastal areas, be aware of potential minor coastal flooding during those hours.
- 2:11Oʻahu is running moderate surf on both shores at 4.4 feet—watch for shore break and rip currents. Maui's at a comfortable 3.1 feet. The Big Island is glassy and calm at 1.4 feet, great for swimmers and snorkelers. Kauaʻi is a different story: Hanalei is running 6.2 feet with powerful shore break—experienced surfers only.
- 2:27Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is open, but several trails are temporarily closed: Kīpukapuaulu is shut due to hazardous trees, Kahuku Unit roads are closed, and the Lava Tube Bridge is under replacement. Kīlauea is at an advisory level, so volcanic ash is a caution in the park. Plan accordingly if you're heading that way.
- 2:43If you're planning a trip into fall and thinking about eating seasonally, our new harvest calendar walks through what's actually ripe September through November—Kona coffee, Sharwil avocados, macadamia nuts, and the tail end of summer mangoes all overlap. It's a solid month-by-month guide if you're thinking about food-focused travel or farm visits.
- 3:00Wednesday winds are strong, so Thursday and Friday stay breezy before things settle slightly next weekend, though humidity lingers through the week.
- 3:08With the leeward coasts dry today, the south-shore snorkel spots are your best bet. Full guide on the site. Catch you tomorrow.