Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Saturday February 15, 2025
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- Overall Conditions: Large surf is predicted but we aren’t seeing it. Small surf is rolling in. Lots of water movement causing surge along the shore line. Water clarity may be decreased due to the surge stirring up the sand. Slightly breezy winds.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 2-3 ft
- Weather: Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Haze. Highs 73 to 81 makai to around 63 mauka. Northeast winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
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6Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Slightly breezy winds. Small surf from this continuing north swell. Watch for surge and decreased water clarity.
- Surf: 2-3 ft.
- Weather: Similar to North 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.
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6Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach- Overall Conditions: The ocean is a little bumpy due to the mild weather conditions. Small surf rolling in. Calm winds. Should be a nice hot day in Kaanapali.
- Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
- Surf: 1-3 ft.
- Weather: East northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Wave detail: west northwest 5 feet at 13 seconds and east southeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. Hazy.
- 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.
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7Olowalu Mile Marker 14
Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach- Overall Conditions: Similar to the past few days. Small surf. Calm winds. Water visibility may be decreased due to small wave action.
- Weather: Similar to south shore.
- 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.
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5Southside Beaches
Ulua, Mokapu, Kam 1-3, Charlie Young, Keawakapu, Polo, Po'olenalena, Maluaka, Makena, Ahihi-Kinau, La Perouse- Overall Conditions: Increased surf conditions. Calm winds. Watch for surge, shore break and decreased water clarity at the beach locations.
- Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai, Humpback Sanctuary Building, Hale Pau Hana
- Surf: 2-3 ft.
- Weather: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Isolated showers. Haze. Highs around 83 near the shore to around 70 near 4000 feet. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- 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.
