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Ahihi Kinau Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Mon 19:10 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Report Mon 09:26

Ahihi Kinau looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Tue 07:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Score: 5.1/10

Best time: Tue 07:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Mon 10:00 (Fair).

Best afternoon signal: Mon 13:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 3.0 m/s.

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Best nearby spots

Maluaka Turtle Town 5.1/10 Fair · Wed 17:00 Kaanapali Beach 5.0/10 Fair · Mon 21:00 Kaanapali Black Rock 5.0/10 Fair · Mon 21:00

Read the Maui snorkeling guide for coast, access and best-month guidance.

Plan your visit

These notes help with planning. Rules and closures can change.

Open map

AccessThis is a lava-rock coast. Enter only where the path and water are clear, and wear foot protection if local guidance allows it.

ParkingDLNR rules say to use designated parking in the Kanahena lot. The lot is closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

ReservationsCheck the reserve page for access rules before visiting. Do not enter closed areas.

ClosuresThe reserve protects fragile land and marine habitat. Follow posted hours and any temporary closure notice.

Marine lifeThe reserve protects reef, lava, and anchialine pool habitat. Do not collect anything or enter restricted pools.

DLNR ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu reserve rules

Sunrise

06:03

Sunset

18:58

Water

27.6°C

Max air

27.1°C

Sky

Cloudy

100% cloud

No good model window in the next 72 hours

Use the best-available section for the least-bad times.

3-day planner Best available Show data

3-day planner

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Tuesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Wednesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Tue 17:00: Fair (0.51) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Wed 18:00: Fair (0.49) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Tue 18:00: Fair (0.48) · still limited by waves, tide/current

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (71 hours)
  • Tide/current (63 hours)
  • Darkness (51 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

Drift estimate from wind, swell, current and warm water.

Low · 34/100

Low drift risk now.

warm water supports seasonal jellyfish activity; surface drift/current is noticeable; local shoreline exposure is not mapped yet.

Sightings override the model: if you see small purple jellyfish with long trailing tentacles, treat them as sting-capable and give them space.

Upcoming high tides

Next early morning high tide: Tue 12:00

Tue 00:00, Tue 12:00, Wed 01:00, Wed 13:00, Thu 14:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

Compare nearby spots by score, forecast window and exposure before choosing a beach.

Maluaka Turtle Town Fair · Wed 17:00 5.1/10 Kaanapali Beach Fair · Mon 21:00 5.0/10 Kaanapali Black Rock Fair · Mon 21:00 5.0/10 Molokini Crater Fair · Wed 20:00 4.8/10 Ulua Mokapu Fair · Wed 18:00 4.8/10 Honolua Bay Fair · Wed 23:00 3.7/10 Kapalua Bay Fair · Wed 23:00 3.7/10 Napili Bay Fair · Wed 23:00 3.7/10

Forecast spot map

Use the map to see where the compared spots sit. Open a card for the hourly forecast.

Maluaka Turtle Town Kaanapali Beach Kaanapali Black Rock Molokini Crater Ulua Mokapu Honolua Bay Kapalua Bay Napili Bay
  1. Maluaka Turtle Town
  2. Kaanapali Beach
  3. Kaanapali Black Rock
  4. Molokini Crater
  5. Ulua Mokapu
  6. Honolua Bay
  7. Kapalua Bay
  8. Napili Bay

This is a location diagram, not a marine chart. Check the shore and local signs in person.

Nearby alternatives in USA

Maluaka Turtle Town

4 km away

⚠️ Fair

Molokini Crater

7 km away

⚠️ Fair

Ulua Mokapu

9 km away

⚠️ Fair

Hawaii

17 km away

⚠️ Fair

Advanced forecast data

Viewing current forecast

Mon 19:00 – Thu 19:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (next 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.51 around Tue 07:00; 7 of 24 hours are good, fair, or excellent.

Score trend, higher is better. Excellent ≥ 0.72, good 0.55–0.72, fair 0.35–0.55.

Conditions (24h trends)

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0/24 sampled hours stay at or below 0.36m (range 1.28m to 1.4m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 0.05 to 3.21m/s).

Tides range from 0.13m to 1.06m; 2 of 24 hours are in or near peak slack windows.

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Scoring methodology (for technical users)

We score each hour from 0 to 1 using daylight and these weighted components:

  • Wave height (35%): best below 0.36m, then decreases as it rises.
  • Wind speed (25%): best below 5.4m/s, lower is better.
  • Sea surface temperature (15%): best within 20.6°C to 30.4°C.
  • Tide and currents (15%): best around slack/high-tide windows.
  • Daylight (10%): visibility is better in daylight, so night hours score lower.
Detailed hourly data table
Time Wave (m) Wind (m/s) Sea temp (°C) Status
Mon 20:00 1.38 · high 1.65 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Mon 21:00 1.40 · high 2.37 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Mon 22:00 1.40 · high 2.75 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Mon 23:00 1.38 · high 3.00 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Tue 00:00 1.38 · high 3.11 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 1.38 · high 3.21 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Tue 02:00 1.36 · high 3.06 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Tue 03:00 1.36 · high 2.97 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Tue 04:00 1.34 · high 2.21 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Tue 05:00 1.32 · high 1.69 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Tue 06:00 1.30 · high 1.45 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 07:00 1.30 · high 0.78 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 08:00 1.28 · high 0.21 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 09:00 1.28 · high 0.29 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 10:00 1.30 · high 0.22 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 11:00 1.30 · high 0.41 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 12:00 1.32 · high 0.25 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 13:00 1.32 · high 0.14 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 14:00 1.32 · high 0.15 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 15:00 1.32 · high 0.05 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 16:00 1.32 · high 0.11 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 17:00 1.32 · high 0.25 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Tue 18:00 1.32 · high 1.06 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Tue 19:00 1.34 · high 1.48 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Tue 20:00 1.34 · high 1.55 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Tue 21:00 1.36 · high 1.39 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Tue 22:00 1.38 · high 1.45 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Tue 23:00 1.38 · high 2.17 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Wed 00:00 1.40 · high 2.38 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Wed 01:00 1.42 · high 2.47 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Wed 02:00 1.44 · high 2.86 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Wed 03:00 1.46 · high 3.43 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Wed 04:00 1.44 · high 3.41 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Wed 05:00 1.42 · high 2.80 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Wed 06:00 1.40 · high 1.56 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 07:00 1.40 · high 1.23 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 08:00 1.38 · high 1.52 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 09:00 1.38 · high 0.87 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 10:00 1.38 · high 0.38 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 11:00 1.40 · high 0.56 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 12:00 1.40 · high 0.76 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 13:00 1.38 · high 0.60 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 14:00 1.38 · high 0.50 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Wed 15:00 1.36 · high 0.81 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Wed 16:00 1.36 · high 0.65 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Wed 17:00 1.34 · high 1.05 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Wed 18:00 1.34 · high 1.06 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Wed 19:00 1.36 · high 1.55 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Wed 20:00 1.36 · high 2.37 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Wed 21:00 1.38 · high 2.96 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 22:00 1.42 · high 3.08 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Wed 23:00 1.44 · high 2.80 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Thu 00:00 1.48 · high 2.82 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 1.48 · high 2.77 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 1.50 · high 2.60 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 1.50 · high 2.56 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 1.48 · high 2.53 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 1.48 · high 1.90 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 1.46 · high 1.35 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 07:00 1.46 · high 1.19 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 08:00 1.44 · high 0.99 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 09:00 1.44 · high 1.07 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 10:00 1.44 · high 1.39 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 11:00 1.46 · high 1.26 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 12:00 1.46 · high 1.06 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 13:00 1.46 · high 1.07 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 14:00 1.44 · high 1.07 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 15:00 1.44 · high 0.90 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 16:00 1.44 · high 0.70 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 17:00 1.44 · high 1.52 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Thu 18:00 1.44 · high 2.64 · good 27.40 · good Fair