National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZHW60 PHFO

FZHW60 PHFO 281533
OFFHFO

Offshore Waters Forecast for Hawaii
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
533 AM HST Sun Dec 28 2025

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.

PHZ105-282230
533 AM HST Sun Dec 28 2025

Synopsis for the Hawaiian offshore waters

A cold front will stall just NW of Kauai today, keeping a surface ridge over central offshore waters. The front will drift W and dissipate Monday and Tuesday as broad surface high pressure strengthens N of the region. Expect isolated thunderstorms near the frontal boundary.

PHZ180-282230
Hawaiian Offshore Waters
533 AM HST Sun Dec 28 2025

TODAY
E winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Isolated thunderstorms NW Half.

TONIGHT AND MONDAY
E winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Isolated thunderstorms NW Half.

MONDAY NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt N of 24N, E 15 to 25 kt elsewhere. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

TUESDAY
E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Isolated thunderstorms NW Half.