The Offshore Waters Forecast for Hawai`i.

Offshore Forecast Issued: 05/17/2026 01:07:00 AM UTC
                        
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OFFHFO

Offshore Waters Forecast for Hawaii
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
507 AM HST Sat May 16 2026

Hawaiian offshore waters beyond 40 nautical miles out to 240
nautical miles including the portion of the Papahanaumokuakea
Marine National Monument east of French Frigate Shoals

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average height
of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than
twice the significant wave height.

PHZ105-162215-
507 AM HST Sat May 16 2026

.Synopsis for the Hawaiian offshore waters...
An upper low and its associated surface trough will continue to
move northeast away from the region. Some isolated thuderstorms
and scattered showers will remain possible. Increasing stability
will slowly return to the region late this weekend into early
next week as the upper low exits the area.

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PHZ180-162215-
Hawaiian Offshore Waters-
507 AM HST Sat May 16 2026

.TODAY...E winds 10 to 20 kt NW Half, E 15 to 25 kt SE Half. Seas
6 to 8 ft. Isolated thunderstorms E of 160W.
.TONIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Isolated
thunderstorms E of 160W.
.SUNDAY...E winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Isolated
thunderstorms SE Waters.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...E winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WEDNESDAY...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

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