Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Saturday May 11, 2024
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions: No wind. Moderate surf currently but predicted to increase as the day progresses.
  • Webcams: Napili Kai & Napili Sunset.
  • Surf: 1-3ft.
  • Weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
    Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

6

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: No wind.  Small surf currently but predicted to increase as the day progresses. Honolua may be nice on the very inside of the bay if the river did not run  yesterday. Looks like the storm subsided.
  • Surf: 1-3ft.
  • Weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
    Notes: Rocky shore sheltered bay. Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

7

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Moderate surf. Looking like a nice day.
  • Webcam: Whaler Condo. Sheraton.
  • Surf: 1-2ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming ENE 5 to 7 kt in the afternoon. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. 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

7

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions: No wind. moderate surf.
  • Surf: 2-3ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NE around 6 kt in the afternoon. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. N swell 0 ft at 7 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. Don’t get your stuck in the sand.

Today's Rating

3
  • Overall Conditions: No wind. Moderate surf. Poor visibility. Upper West is much nicer currently.
  • Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park
  • Surf: 3-4ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming N around 6 kt in the afternoon. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
  • Notes: Winds may fill in later, always best to get out early.

Today's Rating

3