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Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing — Thursday 2026-09-10 · Aloha Today — Your Daily Hawaii Briefing

• 0:00
  Aloha. Thursday morning. Trade winds are back, and the Big Island showers are clearing. I'm Mele with what's happening in Hawaiʻi today.
• 1:45
  The Big Island still has some moisture this morning with scattered showers, but they'll wrap up by midday as trade winds build in from the east. Through Friday, it's going to feel warm and muggy—dewpoints in the low 70s—but Friday night the air dries out and feels more comfortable. Trade wind weather should hold through the weekend and into next week, which means typical windward showers on the east sides and dry, sunny conditions on the leeward shores.
• 2:08
  Surf is declining as swells fade. Oʻahu's south shore is running 3.9 feet—small and comfortable for swimmers. The north shore is at 4.5 feet with moderate surf, so watch for shore break and rip currents. Kauaʻi's Hanalei is choppier at 5.3 feet. Big Island and Maui are both small and easy. Leeward shores are your best bet this afternoon for a smooth swim or snorkel.
• 2:26
  Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is on alert because Kīlauea is active. The Kīpukapuaulu Trail is closed due to hazardous trees and hanging limbs, and the Sulphur Banks Bridge is also closed, though the boardwalk stays open. Check the volcano cameras before driving up—things could change quickly right now.
• 2:42
  Kīlauea started showing precursor signs earlier this week, and our latest piece breaks down what that means for travelers heading to the Big Island. If you're planning a trip in January, there's a solid chance the park will announce a Volcano Awareness Month program—our planning guide walks you through what to expect. Either way, the volcano is active right now, so monitoring it before you go makes sense.
• 3:02
  Wednesday the winds pick up a bit, and Thursday could bring another swell. For what else is happening this week, check our this-week section on the site.
• 3:10
  If you're heading to the Big Island, grab our volcano guide. See you tomorrow.