HiP 093 – Slide into the New Year 2025

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HiP 093 - Slide into the New Year 2025

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Podcasting since 2005! Hawaii Posts since 2018

I’m your host Tom e stokes

“Aloha, and welcome, listeners! == Malihini (tourist), Kama’aina, Oka’aina and Kanaka Mauoli. This is your January 11 through January 17, 2025. Let’s slide into the new year with the latest weather, surf, celestial events, and the top happenings around Hawaii.” This is episode #93

Hawaiian Word of the Week

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The word is Malihini – that is a tourist .

Mali – Hini. = tourist

Weather Forecast

Mostly Sunny for the upcoming week

Highs 80-83 and lows 64-73

Our Hottest day will be Tuesday

Coolest night will be tuesday as well the temperatures will sing from 83 – 64

with the cloudiest day on wednesday

Winds: Trade winds from the northeast at 10-20 mph (16-32 km/h) throughout the week.

•Windiest Day: Monday, January 13, with gusts up to 25 mph (40 km/h).

•Calmest Day: Friday, January 17, with winds around 10 mph (16 km/h).

Precipitation:

•Rain Chances: 20-30% chance of light showers, primarily in windward and mauka (mountain) areas.

•Driest Day: Wednesday, January 15, with minimal chance of rain.

•Wettest Day: Saturday, January 11, with isolated morning showers.

Surf Report

North-Facing Shores: Expect moderate swells with wave heights between 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters), peaking midweek.

South-Facing Shores: Smaller surf, with waves around 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters), ideal for beginners.

East-Facing Shores: Choppy conditions with waves of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) due to trade winds.

West-Facing Shores: Generally calm, with occasional sets reaching 3 feet (0.9 meters).

Dive Conditions: Favorable on south and west shores; exercise caution on north and east shores due to surf and currents.

Marine Warnings: No advisories in effect at this time.

Upcoming Surf Competitions: No major events scheduled for this week.

Night Sky

Moon Cycle:

•Phase: Waning Gibbous.

•Current Moonrise: Around 9:00 PM HST.

•Current Moonset: Approximately 9:30 AM HST.

•Illumination: About 85% decreasing to 50% by week’s end.

Planetary Visibility:

•Venus: Brilliant in the western sky after sunset, setting around 8:00 PM HST.

•Mars: Visible in the evening sky, setting around midnight.

•Jupiter: High in the southern sky after sunset, setting around 2:00 AM HST.

•Saturn: Low in the southwestern sky after sunset, setting by 10:00 PM HST.

Astronomical Note: The Quadrantid meteor shower peaked earlier this month, but you might still catch a few stray meteors in the early morning hours.

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Top 10 Events and Concerts

Here are the top events happening across the Hawaiian Islands this week:

Wheatus Live in Concert

January 11 at The Republik, Honolulu. Enjoy the alternative rock sounds of Wheatus, known for their hit ‘Teenage Dirtbag’. Hawaii

Symphony Orchestra: ‘Sinatra’

January 11 at Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu. Experience a night dedicated to the timeless music of Frank Sinatra. Dion Timmer

Live DJ Set

January 11 at HB Social Club, Honolulu. Electronic music enthusiasts can enjoy a night of dynamic beats. Hawaii

Symphony Orchestra: ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’

January 12 at Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu. A classical concert featuring Mussorgsky’s masterpiece.

Atsuko Okatsuka Stand-Up Comedy

January 16 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. Laugh along with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka’s unique humor.

Billy F Gibbons Live Performance

January 17 at Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu. Rock out with ZZ Top’s legendary guitarist.

Hawaiian Cup 2025

January 15-19 at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex, Oahu. Annual soccer tournament featuring teams from across the islands.

A Night of Hawaiian Music with George Kahumoku Jr. & Friends

January 17 at Naniloa Crown Room, Hilo. Enjoy traditional Hawaiian music by Grammy-winning artists.

Matisyahu Acoustic Evening

January 17 at Blue Note.

Aloha ā kēia pule aʻe (Farewell until next week) 1 min

Have Fun, Do Good, Be a Positive Force

Be alert Paradise can lul you into a false sense of security

Stay on the trail, Stop walking to take a picture or a selfie

When in doubt don’t go out, Never turn your back on the sea

Mahalo to the lifeguards, first responders, armed service members and those who volunteer

Be Kind and support the show… swing by hawaiiposts.com click the contact and support link and you can make a donation to the show via paypal, cash app, venmo or crypto…. links are on the page

For show notes, links to my socials and go to HawaiiPosts.com

Until next week Aloha, Aw-right

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