In current days, some magical scenes sign Hawaii’s coming winter season. These indicators are the primary humpback whale sighting and large waves are making their approach to the north shores.
First Official Humpback Whale Sighting of the 25/26 Season
KHON2 says the first humpback whale sighting of the season was off the coast of Kauai on October 14. Of us on board a Holo Holo Charters tour boat have been on their approach to Ni’ihau when a whale breached tough out of the water. How thrilling!
We had heard rumors {that a} humpback might need been seen close to Maui in September, however there was no information report of this sighting.
We’ve been keeping track of the information as a result of our 16th annual humpback whale sighting contest. Congratulations to this 12 months’s winner, Phyllis from Indiana!
North Shore Swells Rolling In
In current days, there have been excessive surf advisories on the north shores of the Hawaiian Islands. Right here’a hyperlink to a short Instagram video of massive waves rolling in at Pipeline on Oahu’s North Shore.
As we’ve talked about in our October guide to Hawaii, this month generally is a time of transition from the commonly milder ocean circumstances of summer season to the larger surf of winter. That’s actually confirmed to be the case for this October.
Extra about Winter in Hawaii
Although there are these indicators of winter, one factor stays fixed and that’s the splendidly heat Hawaii weather — even within the winter months. You’ll be able to take in the solar, go for a swim and benefit from the tropical flowers in bloom in winter months. Be taught extra in our article: Is Winter a good time to go to Hawaii?
