Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Tuesday September 17th, 2024
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- Overall Conditions: Calmer winds this morning than yesterday but expect breezy conditions as the day progresses. Flat surf. Great day for snorkeling.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 0-1ft
- Weather: E wind 18 to 21 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. Scattered showers.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
Today's Rating
9Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Breezy winds, flat surf. Inside the bay should be very nice today.
- Surf: 0-1ft.
- Weather: Similar to the north 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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9Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach- Overall Conditions: The surf has increased a bit today. Calm winds right now. Watch for surge along Black Rock and stronger winds as the day progresses.
- Webcam: . Sheraton. Whaler Condos
- Surf: 0-1 ft.
- Weather: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming E 5 to 9 kt in the morning. Isolated showers.
- 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. Moderate surf. Yesterday the surf was bigger than expected.
- Weather: Similar to South Maui.
- 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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6Southside Beaches
Ulua, Mokapu, Kam 1-3, Charlie Young, Keawakapu, Polo, Po'olenalena, Maluaka, Makena, Ahihi-Kinau, La Perouse- Overall Conditions: Small to moderate shore break. Calm winds. Water clarity may be decreased at some locations but overall it should be a nice day.
- Webcams: Wailea Marriott, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park,
- Surf: 1-2ft.
- Weather:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
- Notes: Winds may fill in later, always best to get out early.
