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Electric Beach Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Wed 13:31 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Report Wed 03:50

Electric Beach looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Thu 07:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Score: 4.8/10

Best time: Thu 07:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Wed 07:00 (Fair).

Best afternoon signal: Wed 13:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 5.3 m/s.

Email me when it is good Compare nearby spots

Best nearby spots

Kahe Point 5.2/10 Fair · Wed 18:00 Hanauma Bay 4.4/10 Fair · Wed 17:00 Sharks Cove 4.0/10 Fair · Wed 17:00

Local beach intelligence

AreaWest Oahu

DifficultyAdvanced

Best timeCalm early mornings

ExposureWest-side open coast; currents can be strong

ShoreSandy entry to offshore reef

Plan your visit

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

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AccessElectric Beach is a shore entry for confident swimmers. Currents, boat traffic, and the reef drop-off can make the exit hard.

ParkingUse the marked public spaces near Kahe Point and keep the road and utility access clear.

ReservationsNo general shore-snorkel reservation is listed. A guided trip may use a separate operator meeting point.

ClosuresSkip the entry when the current, shore break, or boat traffic is strong. Check the surf forecast before you leave.

Marine lifeThe warm-water outflow can attract fish and turtles. Keep clear of pipes, boats, and wildlife.

NOAA Hawaii surf and beach safety

Sunrise

06:09

Sunset

19:04

Water

27.6°C

Max air

32.0°C

Sky

Clear

20% 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

Wednesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Thursday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Friday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Thu 17:00: Fair (0.50) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Thu 18:00: Fair (0.48) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Wed 17:00: Fair (0.48) · still limited by waves, tide/current

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (71 hours)
  • Darkness (50 hours)
  • Tide/current (36 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 28/100

Low peak drift risk around Wed 05:00.

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: Thu 14:00

Thu 14:00, Fri 02:00, Fri 14:00, Sat 03:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Kahe Point Fair · Wed 18:00 5.2/10 Hanauma Bay Fair · Wed 17:00 4.4/10 Sharks Cove Fair · Wed 17:00 4.0/10 Lanikai Beach Fair · Wed 21:00 4.0/10

Forecast spot map

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

Kahe Point Hanauma Bay Sharks Cove Lanikai Beach
  1. Kahe Point
  2. Hanauma Bay
  3. Sharks Cove
  4. Lanikai Beach

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

Nearby alternatives in USA

Kahe Point

0 km away

❌ Poor

Oahu

16 km away

❌ Poor

Sharks Cove

33 km away

❌ Poor

Lanikai Beach

43 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

Viewing current forecast

Wed 13:00 – Sat 13:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (next 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.48 around Wed 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 1.44m to 1.7m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 21/24 sampled hours (range 2.66 to 5.99m/s).

Tides range from 0.24m to 1.0m; 0 of 24 hours are in or near peak slack windows.

72-hour forecast overview
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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
Wed 14:00 1.44 · high 3.65 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 15:00 1.46 · high 3.74 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 16:00 1.48 · high 3.76 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 17:00 1.48 · high 4.27 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Wed 18:00 1.50 · high 4.46 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Wed 19:00 1.50 · high 5.13 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Wed 20:00 1.52 · high 5.16 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Wed 21:00 1.52 · high 5.29 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Wed 22:00 1.54 · high 5.33 · good 28.10 · good Fair
Wed 23:00 1.54 · high 5.28 · good 28.30 · good Fair
Thu 00:00 1.56 · high 5.17 · good 28.30 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 1.58 · high 5.21 · good 28.30 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 1.62 · high 5.48 · high 28.30 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 1.64 · high 5.99 · high 28.20 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 1.64 · high 5.88 · high 28.10 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 1.66 · high 5.33 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 1.66 · high 4.41 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Thu 07:00 1.66 · high 3.96 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 08:00 1.66 · high 3.49 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 09:00 1.66 · high 3.29 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 10:00 1.68 · high 3.02 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 11:00 1.68 · high 2.97 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 12:00 1.70 · high 2.78 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 13:00 1.70 · high 2.66 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 14:00 1.68 · high 2.70 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 15:00 1.68 · high 2.80 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 16:00 1.68 · high 3.15 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 17:00 1.66 · high 3.51 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Thu 18:00 1.66 · high 3.79 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Thu 19:00 1.66 · high 5.34 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Thu 20:00 1.66 · high 5.74 · high 27.70 · good Fair
Thu 21:00 1.66 · high 6.53 · high 27.80 · good Fair
Thu 22:00 1.68 · high 6.80 · high 27.80 · good Fair
Thu 23:00 1.68 · high 7.01 · high 27.90 · good Fair
Fri 00:00 1.70 · high 6.87 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 01:00 1.70 · high 6.88 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 02:00 1.68 · high 7.09 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 03:00 1.68 · high 6.70 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 04:00 1.68 · high 5.89 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Fri 05:00 1.66 · high 5.57 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Fri 06:00 1.66 · high 4.41 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Fri 07:00 1.66 · high 4.01 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Fri 08:00 1.66 · high 3.70 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Fri 09:00 1.66 · high 3.85 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Fri 10:00 1.66 · high 3.51 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Fri 11:00 1.64 · high 3.39 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Fri 12:00 1.64 · high 3.52 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Fri 13:00 1.64 · high 3.80 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Fri 14:00 1.62 · high 4.05 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Fri 15:00 1.62 · high 3.87 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Fri 16:00 1.62 · high 3.23 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 1.64 · high 3.38 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Fri 18:00 1.64 · high 5.72 · high 27.50 · good Fair
Fri 19:00 1.66 · high 6.40 · high 27.60 · good Fair
Fri 20:00 1.66 · high 5.88 · high 27.60 · good Fair
Fri 21:00 1.68 · high 5.78 · high 27.70 · good Fair
Fri 22:00 1.66 · high 5.78 · high 27.80 · good Fair
Fri 23:00 1.66 · high 6.20 · high 27.80 · good Fair
Sat 00:00 1.64 · high 6.28 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Sat 01:00 1.64 · high 6.45 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Sat 02:00 1.64 · high 6.83 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 1.64 · high 6.69 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 1.62 · high 5.94 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 1.60 · high 4.87 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 1.58 · high 3.59 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 1.58 · high 3.51 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 08:00 1.58 · high 4.48 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 09:00 1.58 · high 4.79 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 10:00 1.60 · high 5.02 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 11:00 1.60 · high 4.54 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sat 12:00 1.62 · high 4.50 · good 27.50 · good Poor