Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Upper Westside Protected Bays

Napili, Kapalua, Honolua
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. The surf has picked up a bit to a moderate level. Watch for surge along the rocks and moderate shore break. 
  • Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
  • Surf: 2-3 ft
  • Weather: E wind 14 to 16 kt. Isolated showers.
  • Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.

Today's Rating

7

Honolua Bay

Honolua Map
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Moderate surf this morning. Inside the bay may still be pretty nice this morning. 
  • 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

7

Ka'anapali Beach

Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Mild winds. Small surf. Looks like another a nice day for snorkeling here. 
  • Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: ENE wind 11 to 14 kt. Mostly sunny.
  • 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

9

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

Black Rock, Kahekili-Airport Beach
  • Overall Conditions: Calm winds. Very small surf. 
  • Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 3 to 8 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 day. Mild winds. Small Surf. Have a great day out there!
  • Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai
  • Surf: 1-2 ft.
  • Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
  • 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. 

Today's Rating

9