Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Saturday August 17th, 2024
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions: Winds have picked up a bit but the beaches look nice this morning. Small surf.
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 0-1ft
  • Weather:
    E wind 18 to 21 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. Isolated showers.

    Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

9

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions  Very calm winds. Tiny surf. Another great day in Maui Nei!
  • Surf: 0-1ft.
  • Weather: E wind 18 to 21 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. Isolated showers.
  • 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

9

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions:  Calm winds, small surf. Looking very nice.
  • Webcam: Whaler Condo. Sheraton.
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather:
    ENE wind 13 to 17 kt. Isolated showers after noon.
  • 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:  Small surf, calm winds. Looking very nice. Surf is supposed to come up so get out there today.
  • Weather: ENE wind 9 to 14 kt. Sunny.
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • 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:  Small surf, calm winds. Looking very nice. Surf is supposed to come up so get out there today.
  • Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Rentals Maui
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
  • Notes: Winds may fill in later, always best to get out early.

Today's Rating

7