FZHW60 PHFO 151508 OFFHFO Offshore Waters Forecast for Hawaii National Weather Service Honolulu HI 508 AM HST Thu Oct 15 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. PHZ105-152215- 508 AM HST Thu Oct 15 2026 .Synopsis for the Hawaiian offshore waters... Surface high pressure far NW of the area will move closer through Thursday and build as it passes north of Hawaii on Friday, leading to strengthening trades. A stronger surface high will arrive far N of the islands late Saturday and Sunday. $$ PHZ180-152215- Hawaiian Offshore Waters- 508 AM HST Thu Oct 15 2026 .TODAY...E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Isolated thunderstorms S of 17N. .TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Isolated thunderstorms S of 17N. .FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. $$