Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Friday May 17, 2024
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions: Light winds, rough surf. Decreased water visibility. There were people out snorkeling here yesterday but Honolua bay was definitely better.
  • Webcams: Napili Kai & Napili Sunset.
  • Surf: 2-3ft.
  • Weather:
    Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

2

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Light winds, surf has picked up a bit. Inside the bay may still be nice.
  • Surf: 1-3ft.
  • Weather:
    Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Notes: Rocky shore sheltered bay. Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

6

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Kona low southerly wind and waves. Decreased water visibility. Rough conditions.
  • Webcam: Whaler Condo. Sheraton.
  • Surf: 2-3ft.
  • Weather:
    Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
  • 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

2

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Southerly winds have decreased but surf is still present. Decreased water visibility.
  • Weather:
    Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
  • Surf: 3-5ft
  • Notes: Give the turtles some space and don’t get your car stuck in the sand.

Today's Rating

1
  • Overall Conditions: Kona low southerly wind and waves. Decreased water visibility. Rough conditions.
  • Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park
  • Surf: 3-5ft.
  • Weather:
    Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming ENE 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
  • Notes: Winds may fill in later, always best to get out early.

Today's Rating

1