Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Monday January 27, 2025
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions:  Still looking pretty flat today. If the rain stays away it should be pretty nice. Breezy winds. 
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 1-3 ft
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNE 6 to 11 kt in the morning. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

7

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Still looking pretty flat today. If the rain stays away it should be pretty nice. Slightly breezy winds. 
  • Surf: 1-3 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

7

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Small surf. Light winds. The ocean is a little bumpy but water clarity should be pretty good. 
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: N wind 5 to 13 kt. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then scattered showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.
  • 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. Small surf. 
  • 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

7
  • Overall Conditions: Similar to yesterday. Calm winds. Small surf. Looking nice this morning. 
  • Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai, Humpback Sanctuary Building
  • Surf: 0-1 ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNE 8 to 13 kt in the morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall
  • 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