A powerful low passing far north of the islands produced surf of 20 to 35 feet along the north facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20 feet along the west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and the Big Island of Hawaii; and 6 to 12 feet along the east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island.  The hazardous surf kept lifeguards busy on these isles with assisting and rescuing swimmers and surfers.  Water coming over the pavement closed a portion of Bayfront Highway in Hilo on the Big Island for a time on the 16th.  Water was crossing other shoreline roadways on these islands during this episode as well, though no significant disruption to traffic flow was noted.  No serious property damage or injuries were reported.

High Surf in OAHU NORTH SHORE, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OAHU KOOLAU, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in KAUAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in WAIANAE COAST, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in NIIHAU, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in KAUAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OLOMANA, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MOLOKAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MOLOKAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI WINDWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in KOHALA, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in WINDWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in KONA, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST, HAWAII
From 13-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 19:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter