Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Sunday February 16, 2025
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Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Overall Conditions: Moderate 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. Calm winds.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 2-3 ft
- Weather: Southeast winds 7 to 10 knots, veering to south southeast 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave detail: east southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and west northwest 3 feet at 12 seconds. Isolated showers.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
Today's Rating
5Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Moderate 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.
Today's Rating
5Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili BeachWebcams: Whaler Condos, Sheraton
- Overall Conditions: Small surf rolling in. Calm winds. Should be another nice hot day in Kaanapali.
- Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
- Surf: 1-3 ft.
- Weather: Southeast winds 7 to 10 knots, veering to south southeast 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave detail: east southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and west northwest 3 feet at 12 seconds. Isolated 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
8Olowalu 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.
Today's Rating
5Southside Beaches
Ulua, Mokapu, Kam 1-3, Charlie Young, Keawakapu, Polo, Po'olenalena, Maluaka, Makena, Ahihi-Kinau, La PerouseWebcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Humpback Sanctuary Building, Hale Pau Hana
- Overall Conditions: Small south swell still rolling in. 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: Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Haze. Highs around 83 near the shore to around 72 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.
