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Maui is a broad island forecast hub for comparing West, Northwest and South Maui snorkel spots. Use the individual beach reports for site-level calls, because wind, swell and visibility can vary sharply between bays on the same day.
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Hawaii snorkel report hub for comparing Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Big Island conditions before choosing a beach.
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Oahu snorkel report hub for comparing protected bays, west-side reefs and seasonal shore exposure.
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Kauai snorkel report hub for comparing north-shore summer reefs and south-shore beaches.
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Big Island snorkel report hub for Kona reefs, protected bays and lava-rock entries.
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Clear-water cove near Nerja in Malaga province, one of the Costa del Sol's stronger shore-snorkeling options when swell and wind are low.
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Which Hawaiian island this week
Compare Maui, Oahu, the Big Island and Kauai on the 72-hour scores.
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How we score a snorkel report
SnorkelForecast is a snorkel report for people deciding where and when the water is actually snorkelable — today, this week, and this month.
Each hour combines marine and weather factors:
- •Wave Height (35%): calm waters under 0.36 meters.
- •Wind Speed (25%): light winds under 5.4 m/s.
- •Water Temperature (15%): between 20.6°C and 30.4°C.
- •Tide & Currents (15%): best near high slack when currents are weakest.
- •Daylight Hours (10%): scored only during daylight for safety and visibility.