Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Monday January 20, 2025
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions: Visibility is improving in this area. The right side of both of these bays is going to be calmer and clearer as there maybe still some wave coming in on the south side of these bays.
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 2-3 ft
  • Weather: Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

7

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Swell continues to drop today into tomorrow. Some waves still present so take care along the rocks.
  • 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

6

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calmer wind and smaller waves today. Looks like a nice day in Ka’anapali.
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 11 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

9

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calmer winds in this area. Still some smaller waves in the area causing visibility issues.
  • Weather: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 7 to 11 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

8
  • Overall Conditions: Calmer winds today and smaller waves. Looks like a nice morning to get out there.
  • Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
  • Notes: Beach locations tend to be stirred up more than the south most locations. It’s best to get out early as the winds can significantly affect this area in the afternoon. 

Today's Rating

8