Electric Beach Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sat 04:41 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Sat 04:41 (HST)

Electric Beach looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Sat 08:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Sat 04:00 (HST)

Later today

Poor · 3.0/10

Sat 08:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 3.8/10

Mon 07:00 (HST)

Model estimates using Open-Meteo; not observations or safety guarantees. Check official advisories and conditions at the beach.

Score: 3.0/10

Best time: Sat 08:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Sat 08:00 (Poor).

Best afternoon signal: Sat 12:00 (Poor). Peak afternoon wind is about 9.7 m/s.

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Best nearby spots later today

Sharks Cove 3.2/10 Poor · Sat 13:00 Kahe Point 3.0/10 Poor · Sat 08:00 Hanauma Bay 2.4/10 Poor · Sat 07:00

Weakest nearby later today

Sharks Cove Kahe Point Hanauma Bay

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

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

06:22

Sunset

18:24

Water

27.4°C

Max air

29.4°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

Saturday

❌ Poor conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Sunday

❌ Poor conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Mon 07:00: Fair (0.38) · still limited by waves, wind
  • Mon 13:00: Fair (0.37) · still limited by waves, wind
  • Mon 08:00: Poor (0.35) · still limited by waves, wind

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (71 hours)
  • Tide/current (60 hours)
  • Wind (58 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 32/100

Low peak drift risk around Sat 12:00.

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: Sun 04:00

Sat 15:00, Sun 04:00, Mon 16:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

Compare nearby spot forecasts for later today before choosing a beach.

Sharks Cove Poor · Sat 13:00 3.2/10 Kahe Point Poor · Sat 08:00 3.0/10 Hanauma Bay Poor · Sat 07:00 2.4/10 Lanikai Beach Poor · Sat 07:00 1.9/10

Forecast spot map

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

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

Sat 04:00 – Tue 04:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (next 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.3 around Sat 08:00; 0 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 2.12m to 2.86m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 0/24 sampled hours (range 7.36 to 10.31m/s).

Tides range from 0.33m to 0.93m; 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
Sat 05:00 2.12 · high 7.40 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 2.16 · high 7.36 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 2.22 · high 7.92 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 08:00 2.26 · high 7.56 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 09:00 2.30 · high 8.70 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 10:00 2.34 · high 9.24 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 11:00 2.38 · high 9.81 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 12:00 2.42 · high 9.71 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 13:00 2.46 · high 9.63 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Sat 14:00 2.50 · high 10.07 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Sat 15:00 2.52 · high 9.79 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Sat 16:00 2.52 · high 8.86 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Sat 17:00 2.54 · high 8.47 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Sat 18:00 2.54 · high 8.50 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 19:00 2.56 · high 7.92 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 20:00 2.56 · high 7.72 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 21:00 2.60 · high 8.15 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 22:00 2.62 · high 8.52 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 23:00 2.66 · high 9.15 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 00:00 2.72 · high 9.69 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 01:00 2.80 · high 10.09 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 02:00 2.86 · high 10.31 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 03:00 2.86 · high 9.07 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 04:00 2.86 · high 8.92 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 05:00 2.86 · high 9.32 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 2.86 · high 9.11 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 2.86 · high 8.68 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Sun 08:00 2.86 · high 9.39 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Sun 09:00 2.86 · high 10.11 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Sun 10:00 2.86 · high 10.53 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 11:00 2.86 · high 9.85 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 12:00 2.84 · high 9.17 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 13:00 2.80 · high 9.76 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 14:00 2.78 · high 9.88 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 2.78 · high 9.60 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 2.80 · high 9.14 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 2.80 · high 9.32 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 18:00 2.78 · high 9.31 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 19:00 2.76 · high 8.76 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 20:00 2.74 · high 8.74 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 21:00 2.70 · high 8.39 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 22:00 2.66 · high 7.94 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 23:00 2.62 · high 8.05 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 00:00 2.60 · high 7.80 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 2.58 · high 7.19 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 2.56 · high 6.87 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 2.52 · high 7.78 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 2.50 · high 7.45 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 2.46 · high 6.84 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 2.44 · high 6.26 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 2.42 · high 6.00 · high 27.40 · good Fair
Mon 08:00 2.40 · high 7.09 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 09:00 2.40 · high 8.05 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 10:00 2.38 · high 7.90 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 11:00 2.38 · high 7.85 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 12:00 2.34 · high 7.80 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 13:00 2.32 · high 7.18 · high 27.50 · good Fair
Mon 14:00 2.28 · high 6.19 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 15:00 2.24 · high 4.94 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 16:00 2.20 · high 3.79 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 17:00 2.16 · high 3.99 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 18:00 2.14 · high 4.61 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 19:00 2.14 · high 5.01 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 20:00 2.12 · high 4.55 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 21:00 2.12 · high 2.95 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 22:00 2.10 · high 2.06 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 23:00 2.10 · high 1.78 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 00:00 2.08 · high 2.62 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 2.08 · high 3.43 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 02:00 2.06 · high 3.17 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 03:00 2.04 · high 2.91 · good 27.40 · good Poor