along the southern and western shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. The southern shores of Molokai, Lanai, and Maui experienced waves approximately in height. Hawaii's Big Island endured a surf that was high on its western shores. At least 81 people had to be rescued by lifeguards off the southern shore of Oahu. See also Weather of 2018 Tropical cyclones in 2018 List of Category 5 Pacific hurricanes Hurricane Iniki (1992) – took a 90° northward turn, under the influence of an upper level trough Hurricane Neki (2009) – Category 3 hurricane that affected the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as a tropical storm. References External links The Central Pacific Hurricane Center's advisory archive on Hurricane Walaka 2018 in Hawaii 2018 Pacific hurricane season Category 5 Pacific hurricanes Hurricanes in Hawaii October 2018 events in the United States October 2018 events in Oceania Walaka