Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Friday, November 15, 2024
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- Overall Conditions: Similar to yesterday. High winds. Forecast is calling for high surf but we are only seeing small to moderate surf. Watch for shore break and surge along the rocks.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 2-3 ft
- Weather: E wind 24 to 26 kt, with gusts as high as 41 kt. Scattered showers, mainly before noon.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
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2Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Similar to yesterday. High winds. Forecast is calling for high surf but we are only seeing small to moderate surf. Watch for shore break and surge along the rocks.
- Surf: 2-3 ft.
- Weather: Similar to north 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.
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3Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach- Overall Conditions: Strong winds. Small surf. Looks like another nice day around Black Rock.
- Webcam: Whaler condo.
- Surf: 1-2 ft.
- Weather: E wind 19 to 21 kt, with gusts as high as 33 kt.
- 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.
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8Olowalu Mile Marker 14
Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach- Overall Conditions: Calm to moderate winds. Flat surf. Looking nice today.
- Weather: Similar to north bays.
- 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.
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8Southside Beaches
Ulua, Mokapu, Kam 1-3, Charlie Young, Keawakapu, Polo, Po'olenalena, Maluaka, Makena, Ahihi-Kinau, La Perouse- Overall Conditions: Small surf and calm winds are always a good combination for snorkeling. Get out early before the strong NW winds fill in.
- Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea
- Surf: 1-2 ft.
- Weather: N wind 12 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Sunny.
- Notes: Winds may fill in later, always best to get out early.
