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Wednesday, January 28th, 5:05pm PST
Hawaii Buoys Swell Wind Temp
NORTHWESTERN HAWAII ONE
 
--- --- --- 17-19 kt 220° 75.9 °F
NORTHWESTERN HAWAII TWO
 
--- --- --- 17-21 kt 220° 75.0 °F
NORTHERN HAWAII ONE
 
--- --- --- 14-17 kt 210° 75.4 °F
Hanalei, Kauai, HI
 
5.6 ft 13 sec 324° --- --- 78.8 °F
WHOTS
 
--- --- --- 8 kt 220° 76.6 °F
Waimea Bay, HI
 
5.6 ft 14 sec 338° --- --- 77.4 °F
Kaneohe Bay, WETS, HI
 
3.9 ft 14 sec 353° --- --- 76.8 °F
Mokapu Point, HI
 
3.9 ft 14 sec --- --- 77.2 °F
Barbers Point, Kalaeloa, HI
 
3.6 ft 13 sec 294° --- --- 79.3 °F
Pearl Harbor Entrance, HI
 
1.6 ft 14 sec 168° --- --- 79.2 °F
Pauwela, Maui, HI
 
5.9 ft 15 sec 328° --- --- 78.4 °F
Kaumalapau Southwest, Lanai, HI
 
2.6 ft 13 sec 279° --- --- 80.6 °F
Hilo, Hawaii, HI
 
7.5 ft 13 sec 330° --- --- 77.2 °F
SOUTHEAST HAWAII
 
--- --- --- 12-14 kt 80° 76.6 °F
SOUTHWEST HAWAII
 
--- --- --- 12-14 kt 100° 77.7 °F
Ipan, Guam
 
3.9 ft 7 sec --- --- --- 82.4 °F
North Point, Pohnpei, Micronesia
 
7.2 ft 13 sec 335° --- --- 84.9 °F
Aunuu, American Samoa
 
8.2 ft 8 sec 355° --- --- 85.6 °F
King-Poloa, American Samoa
 
7.2 ft 8 sec 337° --- --- 84.6 °F
Buoy data courtesy of NOAA and CDIP
 

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Buoy data courtesy of NOAA and CDIP
 
Kaumalapau Buoy 7-day Forecast
Kaumalapau buoy forecast courtesy of CDIP
 
Kaumalapau buoy directional graphic courtesy of CDIP
 
 Maui Wind Observations
MakapulapaiE(90°)3-6 kt2:15 pm  Wed 1/28
Puu AliiSW(220°)1-5 kt2:22 pm  Wed 1/28
HonolimalooE(90°)2-3 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
KeopukaloaESE(110°)5-8 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Molokai 1SE(130°)1-6 kt2:37 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco MakaenaS(190°)4-9 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Kalae HwyN(350°)2-5 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Molokai ApN(360°)5 kt2:00 pm  Wed 1/28
AnapukaN(350°)4-9 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Lanai 1SSW(210°)7-10 kt2:37 pm  Wed 1/28
Kaneloa--
Kahului ApNNE(30°)9 kt2:00 pm  Wed 1/28
Kahului Hbr NosNNE(20°)7-10 kt2:24 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Hansen RdN(360°)6-10 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Haleakala HwyNNW(340°)5-9 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco MakawaoWNW(290°)3-7 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Kula 2W(270°)2-5 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
PiiholoWNW(290°)2-5 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Emi BaseyardE(80°)1-2 kt1:40 pm  Wed 1/28
HanaSE(140°)7-12 kt1:45 pm  Wed 1/28
Na KulaSSE(160°)6-12 kt2:35 pm  Wed 1/28
AuwahiSSE(160°)2-5 kt2:15 pm  Wed 1/28
Kula 1W(280°)4-7 kt1:48 pm  Wed 1/28
SummitWNW(300°)4-8 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Nene NestNNW(340°)3-7 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Park HqWNW(300°)3-6 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Waikamoi TreelineNNW(330°)1-4 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Crater RdNW(310°)2-4 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Kula AgWNW(290°)1-3 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Waipoli RdS(180°)2-5 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
KeokeaWNW(290°)2-4 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco KulaS(190°)5-7 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
PulehuW(270°)5-9 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Naalaea RdSW(230°)4-7 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco UlupalakuaWSW(250°)3-7 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
LipoaSW(230°)4-8 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Veterans HwyS(190°)5-9 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Kealia PondSW(220°)8-13 kt2:20 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco MaalaeaSSW(210°)7-11 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Maalaea Bay--
HanaulaSSE(160°)1-2 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
OlowaluW(270°)4-7 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Mamane PlNNW(340°)5-12 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco HonoapiilaniSSW(200°)8-13 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Honoapiilani2NE(50°)6-9 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Kealaloloa RgN(350°)5-10 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Ukumehame GulSW(220°)7-12 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco OlowaluW(260°)5-9 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
OlowaluW(270°)4-7 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco LauniupokoWSW(240°)4-8 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco Launiupoko 2WSW(240°)4-8 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco LahainalunaSW(220°)5-8 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Lahaina WtpWSW(240°)4-8 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28
Meco KaanapaliSW(220°)5-9 kt2:30 pm  Wed 1/28
Kapalua-w MauiWSW(250°)4 kt2:00 pm  Wed 1/28
HonoluaNE(50°)4-8 kt2:25 pm  Wed 1/28

Wind observations courtesy of the National Weather Service
 
Lahaina, Maui tide chart


Hana, Maui tide chart
Tide chart courtesy of The University of South Carolina
 
Big Island cloud cover
Satellite imagery courtesy of the National Weather Service
 
Tropical storms map courtesy of the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy
 
FZHW50 PHFO 281305 CWFHFO Coastal Waters Forecast National Weather Service Honolulu HI 305 AM HST Wed Jan 28 2026 Hawaiian coastal waters within 40 nautical miles including the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. 305 AM HST Wed Jan 28 2026 .Synopsis for Hawaiian coastal waters... A surface ridge will remain over the islands through Thursday as a weak front passes to the north. A second cold front will approach and move into the area by Friday, then diminish by the weekend as high pressure builds to the north in its wake.




Maui County Windward Waters- 305 AM HST Wed Jan 28 2026

TODAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas to 8 feet, subsiding to 6 to 7 feet this afternoon. Wave Detail: North northwest 8 feet at 13 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds.

TONIGHT
Southeast winds 7 to 10 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North northwest 6 feet at 12 seconds. Isolated showers.

THURSDAY
East southeast winds 7 to 10 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet in the afternoon. Wave Detail: Northwest 8 feet at 15 seconds. Isolated showers in the morning.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Winds variable less than 10 knots. Seas 8 to 10 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 10 feet at 14 seconds. Isolated showers.

FRIDAY
Northwest winds 7 to 10 knots. Seas 9 to 10 feet, building to 10 to 12 feet in the afternoon. Wave Detail: Northwest 12 feet at 16 seconds. Scattered showers.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds to 15 knots. Seas 12 to 15 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 14 feet at 16 seconds and northeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. Scattered showers.

SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 9 to 13 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 13 feet at 15 seconds and east northeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. Isolated showers.

SUNDAY
South southeast winds to 10 knots, veering to southwest. Seas 5 to 7 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 12 seconds and east southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. Isolated showers.




Maui County Leeward Waters- 305 AM HST Wed Jan 28 2026

TODAY
Winds variable less than 10 knots, becoming south southeast 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: North northwest 4 feet at 13 seconds.

TONIGHT
West winds 7 to 10 knots in the evening, becoming variable less than 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 3 feet at 14 seconds. Isolated showers.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 7 to 10 knots in the morning, becoming variable less than 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 4 feet at 15 seconds. Isolated showers.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Winds variable less than 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 4 feet at 14 seconds. Isolated showers.

FRIDAY
Winds variable less than 10 knots, becoming north to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 5 feet at 14 seconds. Isolated showers in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 15 seconds and north 3 feet at 4 seconds. Scattered showers, mainly in the evening.

SATURDAY
East northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, veering to east southeast 7 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 14 seconds and east northeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. Isolated showers in the morning. Scattered showers in the afternoon, then isolated showers through the day.

SUNDAY
South southwest winds 7 to 10 knots, becoming 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: West 3 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 3 feet at 12 seconds. Isolated showers through the night, then scattered showers through the day.




Maalaea Bay- 305 AM HST Wed Jan 28 2026

TODAY
Winds variable less than 10 knots, becoming south southwest 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. Seas to 2 feet or less.

TONIGHT
South southwest winds 7 to 10 knots in the evening, becoming variable less than 10 knots. Seas to 2 feet or less.

THURSDAY
Winds variable less than 10 knots, becoming south southwest 7 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas to 2 feet or less.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Winds variable less than 10 knots. Seas to 2 feet or less.

FRIDAY
Winds variable less than 10 knots. Seas to 2 feet or less. Isolated showers in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
North northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas to 2 feet or less. Scattered showers in the evening.

SATURDAY
North northeast winds to 15 knots, becoming variable less than 10 knots. Seas to 2 feet or less.

SUNDAY
Winds variable less than 10 knots, becoming south southwest 7 to 10 knots. Seas to 2 feet or less. Isolated showers through the day.




Pailolo Channel- 305 AM HST Wed Jan 28 2026

TODAY
East northeast winds 7 to 10 knots, veering to southeast this afternoon. Seas to 3 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 3 feet at 14 seconds.

TONIGHT
West winds 7 to 10 knots in the evening, becoming variable less than 10 knots. Seas to 3 feet in the evening, then to 2 feet or less.

THURSDAY
East northeast winds 7 to 10 knots. Seas to 2 feet or less.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Winds variable less than 10 knots. Seas to 3 feet.

FRIDAY
Winds variable less than 10 knots, becoming north to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas to 3 feet. Isolated showers in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 3 feet at 15 seconds. Isolated showers.

SATURDAY
East northeast winds to 15 knots, becoming east 7 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Isolated showers.

SUNDAY
Winds variable less than 10 knots, becoming southwest to 10 knots. Seas to 3 feet. Isolated showers.




Alenuihaha Channel- 305 AM HST Wed Jan 28 2026

TODAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 12 seconds and east southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds.

TONIGHT
South southwest winds 7 to 10 knots, veering to north northwest after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 3 feet at 14 seconds. Isolated showers.

THURSDAY
East northeast winds 7 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 4 feet at 16 seconds. Isolated showers.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Winds variable less than 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 4 feet at 14 seconds. Isolated showers.

FRIDAY
Southeast winds 7 to 10 knots, backing to northeast in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 5 feet at 14 seconds. Isolated showers in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, rising to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Wave Detail: West northwest 5 feet at 14 seconds and northeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Scattered showers in the evening. Isolated showers after midnight.

SATURDAY
East northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming east 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East northeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and northwest 4 feet at 14 seconds. Scattered showers through the night. Isolated showers through the day.

SUNDAY
Southeast winds 7 to 10 knots, veering to southwest 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: West southwest 3 feet at 4 seconds and west northwest 3 feet at 12 seconds. Isolated showers.




Coastal waters forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service
 
Wetsand Hawaii 7-day forecast
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Magic Seaweed Honolua Bay 10-day forecast
Lahaina Harbor 10-day forecast
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