Electric Beach Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sun 21:25 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Poor Data updated Sun 21:25 (HST)

Electric Beach has no good model window later today. Check the three-day outlook and official beach advisories.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Sun 21:00 (HST)

Later today

No fresh data for this period.

Next three days

Fair · 5.2/10

Tue 07:00 (HST)

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

Score: 0.0/10

Best time: -

Main risk: Waves

No useful morning window is showing yet.

No useful afternoon window is showing yet.

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.

Open map

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

06:20

Sunset

18:29

Water

27.6°C

Max air

26.0°C

Sky

Cloudy

95% cloud

No good model window in the next 72 hours

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

3-day planner

Sunday

Poor conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Tuesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Tue 07:00: Fair (0.52) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Mon 12:00: Fair (0.50) · still limited by waves
  • Mon 13:00: Fair (0.50) · still limited by waves

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (71 hours)
  • Tide/current (56 hours)
  • Darkness (50 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 29/100

Low peak drift risk around Mon 19:00.

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: Tue 01:00

Mon 13:00, Tue 01:00, Tue 13:00, Wed 02:00, Wed 14:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Forecast spot map

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

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

Nearby alternatives in USA

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Tue 21:00 – Fri 21:00 (HST)

Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.51 around Wed 08:00; 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 1.54m to 2.34m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 0.99 to 3.43m/s).

Tides range from 0.26m to 0.89m; 1 of 24 hours are in or near peak slack windows.

72-hour historical 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
Tue 21:00 2.34 · high 2.25 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 22:00 2.30 · high 2.70 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 23:00 2.26 · high 2.77 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Wed 00:00 2.24 · high 2.50 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Wed 01:00 2.10 · high 1.96 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Wed 02:00 2.06 · high 2.34 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Wed 03:00 2.00 · high 2.30 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Wed 04:00 1.96 · high 2.13 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Wed 05:00 1.90 · high 2.28 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Wed 06:00 1.86 · high 1.92 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Wed 07:00 1.84 · high 2.17 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Wed 08:00 1.80 · high 2.56 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Wed 09:00 1.76 · high 2.77 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Wed 10:00 1.72 · high 3.43 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Wed 11:00 1.70 · high 3.39 · good 27.30 · good Fair
Wed 12:00 1.68 · high 2.98 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Wed 13:00 1.68 · high 2.55 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Wed 14:00 1.66 · high 2.87 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 15:00 1.64 · high 3.07 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 16:00 1.60 · high 2.33 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 17:00 1.58 · high 2.10 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 18:00 1.56 · high 2.02 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 19:00 1.56 · high 2.08 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 20:00 1.54 · high 0.99 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 21:00 1.52 · high 2.10 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 22:00 1.48 · high 2.53 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 23:00 1.46 · high 2.48 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 00:00 1.44 · high 2.40 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 1.34 · high 2.55 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 1.30 · high 2.01 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 1.28 · high 2.05 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 1.26 · high 1.45 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 1.24 · high 1.90 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 1.22 · high 1.59 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 07:00 1.22 · high 2.41 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Thu 08:00 1.20 · high 4.00 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Thu 09:00 1.20 · high 4.34 · good 27.30 · good Fair
Thu 10:00 1.20 · high 4.32 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Thu 11:00 1.20 · high 4.02 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Thu 12:00 1.20 · high 3.58 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Thu 13:00 1.20 · high 3.16 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Thu 14:00 1.20 · high 3.21 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 15:00 1.20 · high 3.70 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 16:00 1.20 · high 4.00 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 17:00 1.20 · high 4.79 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 18:00 1.20 · high 4.00 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 19:00 1.20 · high 3.51 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 20:00 1.20 · high 4.07 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 21:00 1.20 · high 4.03 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 22:00 1.20 · high 4.00 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 23:00 1.20 · high 4.21 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Fri 00:00 1.18 · high 3.58 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Fri 01:00 1.22 · high 3.48 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Fri 02:00 1.20 · high 3.26 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Fri 03:00 1.18 · high 3.72 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Fri 04:00 1.18 · high 3.91 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Fri 05:00 1.16 · high 3.70 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Fri 06:00 1.16 · high 3.37 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Fri 07:00 1.14 · high 3.42 · good 27.30 · good Fair
Fri 08:00 1.14 · high 3.98 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Fri 09:00 1.14 · high 4.75 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Fri 10:00 1.14 · high 4.67 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Fri 11:00 1.14 · high 4.60 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Fri 12:00 1.14 · high 4.74 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Fri 13:00 1.12 · high 4.72 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Fri 14:00 1.12 · high 4.78 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 15:00 1.12 · high 4.45 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 16:00 1.10 · high 3.61 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 1.10 · high 3.61 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 18:00 1.10 · high 3.34 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 19:00 1.10 · high 3.15 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 20:00 1.10 · high 3.75 · good 27.80 · good Poor