Forecast: Gusty winds continue with passing showers and then back to a more typical trade wind pattern this weekend & beyond! Finally!

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Continue to hold on! Breezy winds are expected on Thursday before backing down slightly. Finally a slow down is on the horizon after a string of very gusty trade wind days.

Trades will gradually trend toward moderate by this weekend as the surface high weakens far northeast of the islands. This moisture is slated to begin diminishing Tuesday afternoon areawide, while upper ridging starts to build across the area. It will be a nice weekend to be outdoors!

Look for a more typical trade wind weather pattern with lighter rainfall will return by sunrise Thursday.

Surf along east-facing shores will remain rough through the week due to the aforementioned winds and seas.

A gradual downward trend is expected.

Surf along south-facing shores will slowly ease through Thursday as the south swell that peaked over the weekend moves out.

Surf along north-facing shores will remain small through midweek.

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