Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Saturday, November 2, 2024
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions:  Calm winds this morning. Surf is increasing again. Moderate wave action and lots of surge at Napili Bay.
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 3-4 ft
  • Weather: E wind 16 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. Scattered showers, mainly before noon.
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

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Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Surf is increasing again. Inside the bay may be nice if its not washing in there. Decreased water clarity.
  • Surf: 3-4 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

4

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. North swell is not affecting Kaanapali this morning. Looks very nice.
  • Webcam: Whaler Condo.
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: E wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt. Mostly sunny. 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

8

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions:  Calm  to moderate winds. Small surf.
  • Weather: Similar to north bays.
  • 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

8
  • Overall Conditions: No wind this morning. Flat surf. Looking nice this morning. Get out there!
  • Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea
  • Surf: 2-3ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 5 to 7 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. 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

8