Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Thursday, December 26, 2024
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds again. Surf report is calling for an increase in the surf but we are not seeing big waves yet. Some moderate surf coming in now. Looking nice this morning. Get out there early. Watch for surge along the shoreline. 
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 2-3 ft
  • Weather: E wind 5 to 11 kt. Isolated showers. Widespread haze. 
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

6

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Similar to north bays. Very calm winds. Small surf. Inside the bay may be nice. 
  • Surf: 2-3 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

6

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Very calm winds. Finally a reprieve from the large surf conditions. Looks like a nice Christmas Day. 
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos
  • Surf: 1-3 ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Isolated showers after noon. Widespread haze. 
  • 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: Another nice day. Calm winds, very small surf make for a good combination. 
  • Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 6 to 9 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

9
  • Overall Conditions: Another nice calm day. Very calm winds. Very small surf. Get out there!! 
  • Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea
  • Surf: 0-2 ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 5 to 8 kt. Isolated showers after noon. Widespread haze. 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

9