Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Saturday February 1, 2025
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions:  Calm winds. Mild surf. Water visibility will be decreased after the storm conditions. 
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 2-3 ft
  • Weather: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

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Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Similar to the north bays. Mild winds. Moderate surf. River may be running. Visibility will be decreased. 
  • 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

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Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Moderate surf after the storm. Water clarity will be decreased. Watch for surge along the rocks.
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming WNW 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Scattered showers. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
  • 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

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Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Small surf. It may be muddy due to runoff.  
  • 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

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  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Small surf. Lots of runoff. Decreased water visibility. You may be able to snorkel at the south most locations. 
  • Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai, Humpback Sanctuary Building
  • Surf: 2-3 ft.
  • Weather: Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • 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

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