New Statewide Surf Forecast Began September 10, 2020

The National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Honolulu implemented a new format for surf forecasts on September 10, 2020. In addition to surf, the new format will include weather, winds, temperatures, tides, and sunrise and sunset information. More information on this national format change is available here:

https://www.weather.gov/media/notification/scn20-19srf_format_change.pdf

At the same time, the surf forecast will be expanded from Oahu to include additional forecast segments for Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island.

Please note that Pat Caldwell's collaborative surf forecast will be available under the "Surf Discussion" tab, or linked directly here:

https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF#Discussion

The new format is now available at:

https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF

The surf forecast segment for each island is also available through the respective NWS recorded phone system:

Kauai...	808-245-6001
Oahu...	808-973-4380
Maui...	808-944-3756
toll free...	866-944-5025
Big Island...	808-935-8555

Portions of the statewide surf forecast are also broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio, depending on transmitter and listening area:

KBA-99 broadcasting on 162.550 MHz from Mt. Kaala, Oahu	Oahu and Kauai forecasts
WZ-2557 broadcasting on 162.450 MHz from Lihue, Kauai	Kauai forecast
WWG-75 broadcasting on 162.400 MHz from Haleakala, Maui	Maui forecast
WWG-27 broadcasting on 162.550 MHz from South Point, Big Island	Big Island forecast (two segments)

Please provide comments or feedback to:

pr.hfo.surf@noaa.gov