Maui Snorkel Conditions Report By Boss Frog's™
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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- Overall Conditions: Similar to yesterday. Surf report is still calling for large surf but we are only seeing moderate surf conditions. Lots of water movement with small chop. Watch for surge and decreased visibility.
- Webcams: Napili Sunset, Napili Kai
- Surf: 3-4 ft
- Weather: SSW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the afternoon. Isolated showers after noon.
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Notes: Conditions amongst the bays can vary significantly.
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2Honolua Bay
Honolua Map- Overall Conditions: Similar to yesterday. Surf report is still calling for large surf but we are only seeing moderate surf conditions. Lots of water movement with small chop. Watch for surge and decreased visibility. Deep inside the bay might be the best bet today.
- Surf: 3-4 ft.
- Weather: Similar to 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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3Ka'anapali Beach
Sheraton Black Rock, Airport-Kahekili Beach- Overall Conditions: Strong south Kona winds with a small wind swell and a little north swell mixed in as well.
- Webcam: Whaler Condos Sheraton
- Surf: 2-3 ft.
- Weather: S wind 5 to 8 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the afternoon. Scattered showers, mainly after noon.
- 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: Light Kona winds creating chop and small surf. People were snorkeling here yesterday.
- Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 6 to 9 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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2Southside Beaches
Ulua, Mokapu, Kam 1-3, Charlie Young, Keawakapu, Polo, Po'olenalena, Maluaka, Makena, Ahihi-Kinau, La Perouse- Overall Conditions: Light Kona winds creating choppy conditions with small surf. Decreased water clarity at the beach locations. Head to the south most locations you may be able to snorkel there.
- Webcams: Kihei Cove Park, Sugar Beach, Kalama Park, Grand Wailea, Mana Kai
- Surf: 1-3 ft.
- Weather: Scattered showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
- 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.
