Fausto brings large, dangerous surf to Hawaii

A tropical storm called Fausto approached Hawaii and was expected to bring large, dangerous surf to the islands. The storm weakened as it moved into the region on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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National story. 19 articles from 7 sources. Updated Jul 29, 2026.

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Left

3 sources
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Fausto becomes remnant low north of Hawaii

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Tropical Storm Fausto weakens as high surf pounds Hawaii

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 27, 2026

High surf warning issued as weakening Fausto on track to pass north of Hawaii

Ran by 2 outlets· The Garden Island, Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Garden IslandLean Left· Jul 27, 2026

High surf from Hurricane Fausto brings safety warnings

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 26, 2026

High surf from Hurricane Fausto brings safety warnings

Center

2 sources
Ran by 1 outlet· UPI
UPICenter· Jul 29, 2026

Fausto brings large, dangerous surf to Hawaii

UPICenter· Jul 28, 2026

Fausto brings large, dangerous surf to Hawaii

KHON 2 HonoluluCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Fausto passes Hawaiian islands bringing high surf through the day

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Satellite imagery shows pair of storms churning in the Pacific, causing high surf

KHON 2 HonoluluCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Tropical Storm Fausto brings high surf; beach closures in effect

KHON 2 HonoluluCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Fausto tracks farther from Hawaii, dangerous surf remains a concern

Right

2 sources

Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, Jonesboro Sun
TribliveLean Right· Jul 28, 2026

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 28, 2026

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 26Only lean-left coverage:High surf from Hurricane Fausto brings safety warnings
  2. Jul 28Fausto brings large, dangerous surf to Hawaii

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Fausto brings large, dangerous surf to Hawaii

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