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Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing — Wednesday 2026-07-29 · Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing

• 0:00
  Aloha. Wednesday morning. Tropical Depression Fausto is weakening as it passes north of the islands today, bringing muggy conditions and scattered showers before things normalize.
• 2:11
  Today stays warm and sticky with light winds. Windward areas—Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu's northeastern shore—could see isolated showers this morning and again this afternoon as sea breezes develop. Most rainfall will be light, though a localized heavy burst over interior valleys isn't out of the question. Tonight Fausto moves offshore and southeast winds pick up. By Friday, a drier air mass arrives and conditions improve significantly.
• 2:33
  East and windward shores are under a High Surf Advisory through 6 PM today because of Fausto. Kauaʻi's Hanalei is running 6.4 feet and too strong for most swimmers. Oʻahu's north shore at Waimea is 4.6 feet, moderate and rough. South shores are calmer: Waikīkī at 3.9 feet, Maui's Kāʻanapali at 3.2 feet—both comfortable for swimmers. The Big Island is glassy at 1.4 feet. That elevated east-shore energy drops quickly after tonight.
• 2:54
  Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has several sections closed: the Lava Tube Bridge is under replacement, Kīpukapuaulu Trail is closed due to hazardous trees, and Kahuku Unit roads are not accessible. Kīlauea remains at advisory level. The park cautions visitors to protect themselves from volcanic ash—check conditions before you head up.
• 3:11
  Kīlauea had an eruption episode yesterday running 7.4 hours, ending early this morning. The fountain at the north vent peaked near 500 feet. The volcano is staying at advisory status, which means activity is elevated but doesn't pose an immediate threat to the general public. Our post yesterday covered the episode as it unfolded. If you're planning a Big Island visit this week, the park remains open with those zone restrictions in place—just check ahead before heading out.
• 3:35
  Thursday onward, trade winds return, the sticky air clears, and conditions shift back to normal. North shores flatten, south and west shores stay comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
• 3:44
  If you're heading to the Big Island this week, our Hawaiʻi Volcanoes guide on the site has everything you need to know. Talk to you tomorrow.