First Alert Forecast: Tracking gusty trades this weekend and a series of swells; rough seas

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – If you’re making plans for the weekend, Hawaii’s weather looks pretty cooperative. The trade winds will stay breezy, helping to keep temperatures comfortable while bringing occasional showers to windward and mauka areas. Most of these showers will be brief and are most likely during the nighttime and early morning hours.

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For leeward communities and beaches, expect plenty of dry periods and sunshine. While a few showers may occasionally blow over from the windward side, they shouldn’t have much impact on outdoor activities. Overall, it’s shaping up to be a classic summer trade-wind weekend.

Boaters and ocean users should be aware that the strong trades are creating rougher marine conditions. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect statewide through early Sunday, and east-facing shores will be choppy.

If you’re heading to the beach, south shore surf will gradually ease through Saturday before a new south swell arrives late Sunday and builds into Monday.

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Looking ahead, not much is expected to change through early next week. Breezy trades will continue, with showers favoring windward and mountain areas while leeward locations enjoy generally drier weather. Overall, it’s a great weekend for outdoor plans, especially on the sunnier leeward sides of the islands.

View the latest weather conditions here.

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