Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Tuesday March 25, 2025
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- Overall Conditions: Calm winds today. Moderate surf. Some water movement in the bay but I haven’t seen any large sets. Decreased water clarity. Watch for surge along the rocks.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 2-3 ft
- Weather: E wind 7 to 14 kt. Sunny. N swell 2 ft at 0 seconds. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
Today's Rating
6Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Similar to the North Bays. Calm winds today. Moderate surf. Stay deep in the bay. Decreased water clarity. Watch for surge along the rocks.
- Surf: 1-3ft.
- 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.
Today's Rating
6Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach- Overall Conditions: Kaanapali may be the best spot on the island today. Calm winds. Small surf. Get out there!
- Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
- Surf: 1-2 ft.
- Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming WSW around 6 kt. Sunny. Mixed swell…N 1 ft at 12 seconds and SSW 1 ft at 15 seconds. Waves around 1 ft.
- 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: Calm winds. Small surf.
- 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: Moderate surf at the south beaches. The more north spots appear to have a bit less surf. Decreased water clarity. Watch for shore break and surge along the shoreline.
- Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai, Humpback Sanctuary Building, Hale Pau Hana
- Surf: 2-3ft.
- Weather: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming west 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.
