Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Friday October 4, 2024
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions:  Some showers this morning but with the winds and surf low it should still be nice in Napili and Kapalua Bays.
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 1-2ft
  • Weather: Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

8

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Will get some rain this morning causing a little runoff in the bay. Should clear up this afternoon and be nice.
  • Surf: 0-1ft.
  • Weather: Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%
  • 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

6

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Low winds and surf this morning. Looks like a nice day in Ka’anapali.
  • Webcam: . Sheraton. Whaler Condos
  • Surf: 0-1 ft.
  • Weather: Sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast 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

9

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions:  Very low today. Should be really nice in this area.
  • Weather: Similar to South Maui.
  • 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

9
  • Overall Conditions: This morning looks good in Kihei / Wailea. Wind will pick up later today.
  • Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea
  • Surf: 1-2ft.
  • Weather:
    Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
  • Notes: Winds may fill in later, always best to get out early.

Today's Rating

8