Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Monday, December 30, 2024
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions: ENE wind 15 to 21 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. Scattered showers, mainly before noon.
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 2-3 ft
  • Weather: ENE wind 17 to 21 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. Scattered showers, mainly before noon. 
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

5

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: High surf is decreasing but there is still some moderate surf with decent water movement in the bay.  Light winds. Go south for better conditions. 
  • Surf: 2-3 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

5

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Similar to yesterday. Calm winds. Small shore break from wrap around from the moderate swell. Watch for strong surge along Black Rock. 
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos
  • Surf: 2-3 ft.
  • Weather: EENE wind 5 to 10 kt. Sunny.
  • 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

7

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. This location has been nice over the past week. This may be one of the best spots today. 
  • 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

7

Today's Rating

7