Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Saturday April 12, 2025
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- Overall Conditions: Surf has decreased. Calm winds this morning. Still some small waves in the bays but overall its looking pretty nice. Water clarity will be decreased and with some light surge along the rocks.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 2-3 ft
- Weather: E wind 19 to 21 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. Scattered showers.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
Today's Rating
6Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Similar to the north bays. Calm winds. Moderate surf but smaller than yesterday.
- Surf: 2-3ft.
- Weather: Similar to Upper West 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.
Today's Rating
6Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach- Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Smaller surf today. Looking pretty nice. This is the best spot on the westside.
- Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
- Surf: 2-3 ft.
- Weather: ENE wind 11 to 18 kt. Isolated showers.
- 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
8Olowalu Mile Marker 14
Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach- Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Small surf.
- Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
- 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
6Southside Beaches
Ulua, Mokapu, Kam 1-3, Charlie Young, Keawakapu, Polo, Po'olenalena, Maluaka, Makena, Ahihi-Kinau, La Perouse- Overall Conditions: Small waves still rolling in but its pretty small. Calm winds. Beach locations will be a little stirred up. Get out there!
- Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai, Humpback Sanctuary Building, Hale Pau Hana
- Surf: 1-2 ft.
- Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNE 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny.
- 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.
