Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Saturday January 25, 2025
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions:  Calm winds. Moderate surf is still present but improved a bit over yesterday.  Decreased water clarity with  surge along the rocks. Watch for sets which will bring strong shore break. 
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 2-3 ft
  • Weather: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

5

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Similar to north bays. Calm winds. Surf has decreased a bit but moderate surf is still present. Watch for surge inside the bay with decreased water clarity. 
  • Surf: 4-5 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

5

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Small surf with an occasional moderate set. Looks pretty calm along Black Rock. Watch for surge along the shoreline. 
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming ENE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Scattered 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

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: Calm winds. Small surf. This side of the island is the best for sure. 
  • 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 NNW 5 to 7 kt in the afternoon. Isolated showers. 
  • 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