Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Friday, December 27, 2024
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Large north swell has returned. Go south for better conditions. 
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 7-10 ft
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNE 5 to 7 kt. Widespread haze. 
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

1

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Large north swell has returned. Go south for better conditions. 
  • Surf: 7-10 ft.
  • Weather: Similar to North Bays.
  • 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

1

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Very calm winds. Moderate shore break from wrap around from the large north swell. Watch for strong surge along Black Rock. 
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos
  • Surf: 3-4 ft.
  • Weather: Widespread haze. Sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
  • 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

5

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. South swell has increased a bit. 
  • Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
  • 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

6
  • Overall Conditions: Another nice calm day. Very calm winds. Very small surf. Get out there!! 
  • Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea
  • Surf: 2-3 ft.
  • Weather: Widespread haze. Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
  • Notes: Winds may fill in later, always best to get out early.

Today's Rating

6