01/12/2021 · windward side of each Hawaiian island is located on its north or east side. On the other hand, the southern and western parts of the islands are leeward. This is illustrated in the following satellite image of Hawaii’s Big Island.

09/04/2008 · In general, the north and/or east sides of each Hawaiian Island tend to have the windward climate. In contrast, the south and/or west sides of the islands are leeward. The following satellite map of Hawaii’s Big Island illustrates this climate trend. The greener sides are mostly on the east side of the island, while the drier sections are on the west side. Satellite …

08/04/2018 · The leeward side of Hawai’i Island to the south and west, known generally as the Kona side of the island, is much drier. Tradewinds lose their moisture after reaching the southern and western coastlines, making these areas more arid. This gives the Kona side of the island its calm water, sunny days, and beautiful beaches.

Every Hawaiian island has a leeward side and a windward side. The leeward side faces South or West and is hot, dry, and sunny. The windward side faces North or East and is moderate, lush, and green. There are drawbacks and benefits to both. Because the leeward side has less rain, it is less green. So, think beach. The windward side is where you’ll find the majority of waterfalls and …

15/01/2018 · New restaurants, hotels and a mall have opened, bringing people out west to explore everything it has to offer. Here are a few spots you’ll want to get to before everyone realizes that the Leeward Side is Oahu’s next best thing. Far and Away. Right before Yokohama Bay lies Makua Beach, where the sand stretches far down a secluded coast. Spelunkers can scout the small …

04/02/2012 · From the clouds, we get rain; needless to say, the windward side is very green because of the frequent showers; it’s where you’ll most likely find waterfalls and lush Hawaiian forests filled with native birds and plants. The leeward side, on the other hand, faces south or west and gets very little rain.

In common usage, the island of Oahu is divided into 5 large sections, more or less bounded by the 4 main points of the island: 1. Leeward side - west coast, e.g. Waianae. 2. Windward side - east coast, e.g. Kailua. 3. North shore - north coast, e.g. Haleiwa. 4. South shore - south coast, e.g. Honolulu. 5. Central Oahu - interior highlands, e.g. Mililani

Kona actually means “leeward” in Hawaiian which, for you non-sailors, means the side of the island that’s sheltered from the prevailing tradewinds. In Hawaii, the trades blow East-Northeast. They make their presence known nearly every month of the year, although they tend to die down in the Fall months.