Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Thursday January 30, 2025
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions:  Southerly storm conditions. The north side of the island is protected however it is reaching up here. Moderate winds and surf. 
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 2-3 ft
  • Weather: E wind 5 to 8 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the afternoon. Isolated showers. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

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Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Similar to the north bays. Mild winds. Moderate surf. Inside the bay may be the best spot today unless the river is running. If so it will be a zero. 
  • 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

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Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Southerly storm conditions. Moderate surf. Strong southerly winds. Not a beach day. 
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Isolated showers after noon. 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

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Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Southerly storm conditions. Strong winds with strong wind waves. 
  • 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.

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  • Overall Conditions: Southerly storm conditions. Looking rough out there. Strong winds with strong wind waves. 
  • Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai, Humpback Sanctuary Building
  • Surf: 2-3 ft.
  • Weather: Isolated showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
  • 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. 

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