Kawaihae, HI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sun
Aug 9 		Partly Cloudy
Close Hourly 		89º / 76º 17% NE 13 mph 68%
12pm Partly Cloudy 84º 14% NE 13 mph 72%
1pm Mostly Cloudy 84º 15% NNE 13 mph 73%
2pm Partly Cloudy 85º 21% NNE 13 mph 69%
3pm Mostly Cloudy 89º 18% NNE 13 mph 62%
4pm Mostly Cloudy 88º 7% NE 13 mph 66%
5pm Mostly Cloudy 86º 8% NE 13 mph 70%
6pm Mostly Cloudy 84º 7% NE 12 mph 73%
7pm Mostly Cloudy 82º 7% NE 10 mph 78%
8pm Mostly Cloudy 81º 4% ENE 9 mph 82%
9pm Mostly Cloudy 80º 20% ENE 9 mph 80%
10pm Mostly Cloudy 80º 15% ENE 9 mph 80%
11pm Mostly Cloudy 79º 10% ENE 8 mph 81%
Mon
Aug 10 		Partly Cloudy
View Hourly 		92º / 74º 8% NE 13 mph 65%
12am Mostly Cloudy 79º 12% ENE 7 mph 81%
1am Mostly Cloudy 78º 4% ENE 7 mph 83%
2am Partly Cloudy 78º 2% ENE 7 mph 82%
3am Partly Cloudy 78º 8% ENE 7 mph 83%
4am Partly Cloudy 77º 7% ENE 7 mph 84%
5am Partly Cloudy 77º 7% ENE 7 mph 82%
6am Partly Cloudy 77º 8% ENE 7 mph 84%
7am Partly Cloudy 77º 3% ENE 7 mph 82%
8am Partly Cloudy 82º 2% ENE 9 mph 74%
9am Partly Cloudy 85º 1% ENE 11 mph 68%
10am Partly Cloudy 87º 3% ENE 12 mph 64%
11am Partly Cloudy 89º 0% NE 13 mph 61%
12pm Partly Cloudy 90º 8% ENE 13 mph 59%
1pm Partly Cloudy 91º 6% NE 13 mph 59%
2pm Partly Cloudy 90º 3% NNE 13 mph 59%
3pm Partly Cloudy 89º 3% NNE 13 mph 59%
4pm Partly Cloudy 88º 1% NE 12 mph 63%
5pm Partly Cloudy 86º 6% NE 13 mph 66%
6pm Mostly Cloudy 84º 4% NE 12 mph 71%
7pm Mostly Cloudy 82º 3% NE 10 mph 77%
8pm Mostly Cloudy 81º 5% ENE 9 mph 80%
9pm Mostly Cloudy 80º 5% ENE 9 mph 79%
10pm Mostly Cloudy 79º 0% ENE 10 mph 79%
11pm Mostly Cloudy 79º 0% ENE 9 mph 79%
Tue
Aug 11 		Partly Cloudy
View Hourly 		92º / 74º 6% NE 14 mph 60%
12am Mostly Cloudy 78º 0% ENE 8 mph 81%
1am Mostly Cloudy 77º 8% ENE 7 mph 81%
2am Mostly Cloudy 77º 6% ENE 7 mph 81%
3am Partly Cloudy 76º 7% ENE 7 mph 81%
4am Partly Cloudy 75º 7% ENE 7 mph 82%
5am Partly Cloudy 75º 6% ENE 7 mph 81%
6am Partly Cloudy 75º 6% ENE 7 mph 82%
7am Mostly Cloudy 76º 7% ENE 7 mph 79%
8am Mostly Cloudy 81º 7% ENE 8 mph 70%
9am Partly Cloudy 84º 5% ENE 10 mph 65%
10am Partly Cloudy 87º 3% ENE 12 mph 59%
11am Mostly Sunny 89º 2% NE 13 mph 55%
Wed
Aug 12 		Partly Cloudy 90º / 74º 6% NE 16 mph 61%
Thu
Aug 13 		Partly Cloudy 91º / 75º 6% NE 19 mph 63%
Fri
Aug 14 		PM Showers/Wind 90º / 76º 36% NE 21 mph 67%
Sat
Aug 15 		Showers 90º / 75º 43% NE 18 mph 70%
Sun
Aug 16 		Mostly Cloudy 89º / 73º 24% NE 16 mph 66%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Kawaihae, HI

Today
High : 91ºF
WSW wind around 6 kt. Isolated showers after noon. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tonight
Low : 75ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
Monday
High : 91ºF
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 5 to 7 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
Low : 75ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. N swell 0 ft. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
High : 90ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. N swell 0 ft. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday Night
Low : 74ºF
ENE wind around 6 kt. Mostly clear. N swell 0 ft. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
High : 90ºF
NE wind 6 to 8 kt. Sunny. N swell 0 ft. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
Low : 75ºF
ENE wind 6 to 11 kt. Mostly clear. N swell 0 ft. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday
High : 91ºF
NE wind 11 to 15 kt. Sunny. N swell 0 ft. Waves 1 ft or less.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Kawaihae, HI

    SundayMondayTuesday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 1313977913129878
    10pm2am6am10am2pm6pm10pm2am6am10am2pm6pm
    MPH 1313977913129878
    DIR NENEENEENEENEENEENENEENEENEENEENE

    Current Weather Conditions In Kawaihae, HI

    As Of: 20 minutes ago

    • 84ºF
    • 92ºF
    • 13mph
    • 0º (NE)
    • 25mph
    • Partly Cloudy
    • 9mi
    • 29.96"
    • 72%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Kawaihae, HI is Partly Cloudy. The current temperature is 84°F, and the expected high and low for today, Sunday, August 9, 2026, are 89° high temperature and 76°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 13 miles per hour, and coming from the Northeast. The wind is gusting to 25 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 92° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 14 percent, with current humidity at 72 percent, and air pressure at 29.96 in. Visibility is 9 nautical miles. There are 2 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Coastal Flood Statement - 3:46am Sun Aug 9 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON HST TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

    WHAT: Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

    WHERE: Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps
    and other coastal infrastructure.

    WHEN: The afternoon hours today through Tuesday, at and around
    daily peak tides.

    IMPACTS: Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor
    coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation of low-lying roads,
    docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Do not drive through flooded roadways. Owners of properties in
    low-lying shoreline areas or near waterways should consider moving
    any electronics, vehicles, or other valuables to higher ground.
    Boaters should monitor their vessels to ensure mooring lines
    don't get too tight and be aware of overwash around boat ramps at
    high tide. Any recreational watercraft on beaches, such as canoes,
    should be secured or moved.

    &&

    Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii;
    Sea Grant College Program's Hawaii and Pacific Islands King;
    Tides Project at:;

    PacificIslandsKingTides.org

    Small Craft Advisory - 3:14am Sun Aug 9 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY...

    WHAT: East winds to 25 kt, except north for Maalaea Bay.

    WHERE: Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big
    Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

    WHEN: Until 6 PM HST Monday.

    IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
    vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

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