National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZHW60 PHFO

FZHW60 PHFO 271516
OFFHFO

Offshore Waters Forecast for Hawaii
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
516 AM HST Fri Mar 27 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.

PHZ105-272230
516 AM HST Fri Mar 27 2026

Synopsis for the Hawaiian offshore waters

A high pressure system will remain N of the Hawaii region through early next week while a combination of lows interact to the NE, producing fresh to strong NE trade winds over the offshore waters. A front will approach from the NW and pass through the region Friday into the weekend.

PHZ180-272230
Hawaiian Offshore Waters
516 AM HST Fri Mar 27 2026

TODAY
Front over NW waters. N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.

TONIGHT
N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.

SATURDAY
N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Isolated thunderstorms far SE waters.

SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Isolated thunderstorms far SE waters.

TUESDAY
NE to E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.