MARINE REPORT / 72 HOURS

Electric Beach Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Tue 07:56 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Tue 07:56 (HST)

Electric Beach looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Tue 11:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Fair · 4.1/10

Tue 09:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 3.6/10

Tue 11:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 4.7/10

Wed 07:00 (HST)

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

Score: 3.6/10

Best time: Tue 11:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Tue 11:00 (Fair).

Best afternoon signal: Tue 12:00 (Poor). Peak afternoon wind is about 6.6 m/s.

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Best nearby spots later today

Sharks Cove 3.8/10 Fair · Tue 12:00 Kahe Point 3.6/10 Fair · Tue 11:00 Hanauma Bay 3.1/10 Poor · Tue 10:00

Weakest nearby later today

Hanauma Bay Lanikai Beach

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

06:40

Sunset

17:51

Water

26.5°C

Max air

28.4°C

Sky

Partly cloudy

38% 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

Tuesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Wednesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Thursday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Wed 07:00: Fair (0.47) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Wed 08:00: Fair (0.45) · still limited by waves, wind
  • Thu 08:00: Fair (0.44) · still limited by waves, tide/current

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (69 hours)
  • Tide/current (69 hours)
  • Darkness (51 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 34/100

Low peak drift risk around Tue 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: Thu 05:00

Tue 15:00, Thu 05:00, Thu 16:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Sharks Cove Fair · Tue 12:00 3.8/10 Kahe Point Fair · Tue 11:00 3.6/10 Hanauma Bay Poor · Tue 10:00 3.1/10 Lanikai Beach Poor · Tue 10:00 3.1/10

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

⚠️ Fair

Oahu

16 km away

⚠️ Fair

Sharks Cove

33 km away

❌ Poor

Lanikai Beach

43 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Wed 09:00 – Sat 09:00 (HST)

Previous day Yesterday Next day Live

Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.43 around Wed 12:00; 6 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 1.4m to 1.68m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 23/24 sampled hours (range 1.76 to 5.6m/s).

Tides range from 0.29m to 1.02m; 2 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
Wed 09:00 1.46 · high 5.60 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Wed 10:00 1.46 · high 3.05 · good 26.70 · good Fair
Wed 11:00 1.46 · high 2.32 · good 26.70 · good Fair
Wed 12:00 1.68 · high 1.76 · good 26.80 · good Fair
Wed 13:00 1.66 · high 1.96 · good 26.80 · good Fair
Wed 14:00 1.64 · high 2.58 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Wed 15:00 1.62 · high 2.15 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Wed 16:00 1.58 · high 2.35 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Wed 17:00 1.56 · high 2.28 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Wed 18:00 1.52 · high 1.98 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Wed 19:00 1.50 · high 3.36 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Wed 20:00 1.46 · high 3.31 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Wed 21:00 1.44 · high 3.32 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Wed 22:00 1.44 · high 3.61 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Wed 23:00 1.42 · high 3.57 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Thu 00:00 1.40 · high 3.40 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 1.50 · high 2.76 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 1.50 · high 2.22 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 1.48 · high 1.88 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 1.48 · high 2.12 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 1.46 · high 2.31 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 1.48 · high 2.19 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Thu 07:00 1.48 · high 2.47 · good 26.60 · good Fair
Thu 08:00 1.50 · high 2.84 · good 26.60 · good Fair
Thu 09:00 1.52 · high 2.83 · good 26.70 · good Fair
Thu 10:00 1.52 · high 3.29 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Thu 11:00 1.54 · high 3.59 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Thu 12:00 1.54 · high 3.65 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Thu 13:00 1.44 · high 5.79 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 14:00 1.44 · high 6.03 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 15:00 1.44 · high 5.55 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 16:00 1.44 · high 4.85 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 17:00 1.44 · high 4.69 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Thu 18:00 1.44 · high 3.88 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Thu 19:00 1.42 · high 3.18 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Thu 20:00 1.42 · high 2.90 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Thu 21:00 1.42 · high 2.76 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Thu 22:00 1.42 · high 2.79 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Thu 23:00 1.40 · high 2.71 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Fri 00:00 1.38 · high 2.73 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Fri 01:00 1.38 · high 2.23 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Fri 02:00 1.36 · high 2.40 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Fri 03:00 1.36 · high 2.58 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Fri 04:00 1.36 · high 2.07 · good 26.40 · good Poor
Fri 05:00 1.36 · high 3.62 · good 26.40 · good Poor
Fri 06:00 1.36 · high 3.12 · good 26.40 · good Poor
Fri 07:00 1.36 · high 2.91 · good 26.40 · good Fair
Fri 08:00 1.36 · high 2.90 · good 26.40 · good Fair
Fri 09:00 1.36 · high 3.66 · good 26.40 · good Fair
Fri 10:00 1.36 · high 4.34 · good 26.50 · good Fair
Fri 11:00 1.42 · high 4.49 · good 26.60 · good Fair
Fri 12:00 1.42 · high 4.76 · good 26.60 · good Fair
Fri 13:00 1.44 · high 4.66 · good 26.70 · good Fair
Fri 14:00 1.44 · high 4.87 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Fri 15:00 1.44 · high 4.90 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Fri 16:00 1.42 · high 4.66 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 1.42 · high 5.13 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Fri 18:00 1.42 · high 4.16 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Fri 19:00 1.40 · high 3.51 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Fri 20:00 1.40 · high 3.55 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Fri 21:00 1.40 · high 3.74 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Fri 22:00 1.38 · high 4.01 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Fri 23:00 1.38 · high 3.85 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Sat 00:00 1.42 · high 3.59 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Sat 01:00 1.40 · high 3.40 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Sat 02:00 1.40 · high 3.09 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 1.38 · high 3.23 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 1.38 · high 2.97 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 1.36 · high 3.16 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 1.34 · high 2.68 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 1.32 · high 2.67 · good 26.50 · good Fair
Sat 08:00 1.30 · high 2.36 · good 26.50 · good Fair