Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Tuesday April 8, 2025
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- Overall Conditions: Large surf still coming in. Breezy winds. Go south for better conditions.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 5-6 ft
- Weather: ENE wind around 15 kt. Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
Today's Rating
1Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Breezy winds. Large surf. Go south for better conditions.
- Surf: 5-6ft.
- Weather: Similar to Upper West 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.
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1Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach- Overall Conditions: Breezy winds. Large north swell is wrapping around to Kaanapali. Strong shore break. Go south for calmer conditions.
- Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
- Surf: 3-4 ft.
- Weather: NE wind 15 to 18 kt. Isolated showers before 10am. 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.
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1Olowalu Mile Marker 14
Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach- Overall Conditions: Breezy winds. Small surf. Should be nice here today.
- Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
- 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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7Southside Beaches
Ulua, Mokapu, Kam 1-3, Charlie Young, Keawakapu, Polo, Po'olenalena, Maluaka, Makena, Ahihi-Kinau, La Perouse- Overall Conditions: Small surf holding. Breezy winds. Looks nice on the south side.
- Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai, Humpback Sanctuary Building, Hale Pau Hana
- Surf: 1-2 ft.
- Weather: N wind 8 to 13 kt increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 kt. Partly sunny. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 ft or less.
- 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.
