Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Friday April 11, 2025
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- Overall Conditions: Moderate surf still rolling in from this north swell. Rough water with decreased clarity. Watch for surge along the shore line and moderate shore break. Breezy winds.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 2-3 ft
- Weather: ENE wind 17 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. Scattered showers.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
Today's Rating
4Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Similar to the north bays. Moderate surf still rolling in from this north swell. Rough water with decreased clarity. Watch for surge along the shore line and moderate shore break. Breezy winds.
- Surf: 2-3ft.
- Weather: Similar to Upper West Bays
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Notes: Rocky shoreline sheltered bay. Use the Honolua Lookout before the bay to check conditions. The water should be blue and you should be able to see the reef. If the water looks “milky” or green the snorkeling will not be good. If there are surfers on the north side of the bay the snorkeling conditions are probably poor or even dangerous. If it has been raining the river empties brown, muddy water into the bay and you should definitely stay out of the water.
Today's Rating
4Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach- Overall Conditions: Breezy winds. Large north swell has decreased but we are still getting some wrap around surf. Moderate shore break. Similar to yesterday.
- Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
- Surf: 2-3 ft.
- Weather: Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a northeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
- Notes: Don’t snorkel directly under Black Rock, you don’t want to get jumped on. Turtles as usual. Don’t forget they are protected so give them space but enjoy. If you venture around Black Rock stay close to shore. Watch for surge along the rocks.
Today's Rating
7Olowalu Mile Marker 14
Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach- Overall Conditions: Calm winds. South swell has been stirring up the south coast.
- Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
- Notes: Give the turtles some space and don’t get your car stuck in the sand. There is a sand channel that goes through the reef across the highway from the Mile Marker 14 post that is the easiest place to swim out.
Today's Rating
6Southside Beaches
Ulua, Mokapu, Kam 1-3, Charlie Young, Keawakapu, Polo, Po'olenalena, Maluaka, Makena, Ahihi-Kinau, La Perouse- Overall Conditions: Looking a little calmer this morning. Small waves still rolling in. Decreased water clarity but should be better than the past few days.
- Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai, Humpback Sanctuary Building, Hale Pau Hana
- Surf: 1-2 ft.
- Weather: NNE wind 10 to 18 kt becoming NNW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt.
- Notes: Beach locations tend to be stirred up more than the south most locations. It’s best to get out early as the winds can significantly affect this area in the afternoon.
