MARINE REPORT / 72 HOURS

Electric Beach Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Tue 04:50 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Tue 04:50 (HST)

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

Right now (forecast)

Fair · 4.9/10

Tue 07:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 4.8/10

Tue 08:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 4.8/10

Tue 08:00 (HST)

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

Score: 4.8/10

Best time: Tue 08:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Tue 08:00 (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

Kahe Point 4.8/10 Fair · Tue 08:00 Hanauma Bay 4.2/10 Fair · Tue 08:00 Sharks Cove 3.8/10 Fair · Tue 12:00

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

Clear

3% 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

  • Tue 08:00: Fair (0.48) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Wed 07:00: Fair (0.47) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Wed 08:00: Fair (0.45) · still limited by waves, wind

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (68 hours)
  • Tide/current (68 hours)
  • Darkness (48 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.

Kahe Point Fair · Tue 08:00 4.8/10 Hanauma Bay Fair · Tue 08:00 4.2/10 Sharks Cove Fair · Tue 12:00 3.8/10 Lanikai Beach Fair · Tue 09:00 3.7/10

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

⚠️ Fair

Oahu

16 km away

⚠️ Fair

Sharks Cove

33 km away

❌ Poor

Lanikai Beach

43 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Sun 07:00 – Wed 07:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.46 around Sun 07:00; 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 1.7m to 1.82m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 6/24 sampled hours (range 4.06 to 7.07m/s).

Tides range from 0.3m to 0.98m; 0 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
Sun 07:00 1.76 · high 5.33 · good 26.50 · good Fair
Sun 08:00 1.76 · high 6.09 · high 26.50 · good Fair
Sun 09:00 1.78 · high 6.94 · high 26.60 · good Fair
Sun 10:00 1.80 · high 7.07 · high 26.60 · good Fair
Sun 11:00 1.82 · high 6.56 · high 26.60 · good Fair
Sun 12:00 1.82 · high 6.77 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sun 13:00 1.82 · high 6.81 · high 26.70 · good Fair
Sun 14:00 1.80 · high 6.51 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 1.80 · high 6.51 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 1.78 · high 6.62 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 1.78 · high 6.69 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sun 18:00 1.78 · high 6.02 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 19:00 1.76 · high 5.53 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 20:00 1.76 · high 5.86 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 21:00 1.76 · high 5.51 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 22:00 1.74 · high 5.88 · high 26.50 · good Poor
Sun 23:00 1.74 · high 5.45 · high 26.50 · good Poor
Mon 00:00 1.78 · high 4.14 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 1.76 · high 4.06 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 1.74 · high 4.45 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 1.72 · high 5.06 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 1.72 · high 5.28 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 1.70 · high 5.63 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 1.70 · high 5.67 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 1.70 · high 5.46 · high 26.60 · good Fair
Mon 08:00 1.70 · high 5.92 · high 26.60 · good Fair
Mon 09:00 1.72 · high 6.14 · high 26.60 · good Fair
Mon 10:00 1.74 · high 6.66 · high 26.60 · good Fair
Mon 11:00 1.76 · high 6.64 · high 26.70 · good Fair
Mon 12:00 1.76 · high 6.90 · high 26.70 · good Fair
Mon 13:00 1.74 · high 6.63 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 14:00 1.74 · high 6.42 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 15:00 1.72 · high 5.98 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 16:00 1.72 · high 5.96 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 17:00 1.70 · high 5.65 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 18:00 1.68 · high 5.33 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 19:00 1.68 · high 4.11 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 20:00 1.66 · high 4.12 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 21:00 1.66 · high 4.81 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 22:00 1.66 · high 5.24 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 23:00 1.66 · high 5.01 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 00:00 1.66 · high 4.21 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 1.72 · high 4.70 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 02:00 1.70 · high 4.51 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 03:00 1.66 · high 4.56 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 04:00 1.64 · high 4.47 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 05:00 1.60 · high 4.29 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 06:00 1.60 · high 4.16 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 07:00 1.58 · high 4.33 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Tue 08:00 1.58 · high 4.16 · good 26.60 · good Fair
Tue 09:00 1.56 · high 4.97 · good 26.70 · good Fair
Tue 10:00 1.56 · high 5.40 · good 26.70 · good Fair
Tue 11:00 1.62 · high 5.65 · high 26.80 · good Fair
Tue 12:00 1.60 · high 6.01 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Tue 13:00 1.58 · high 5.57 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 14:00 1.56 · high 5.54 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 15:00 1.54 · high 5.62 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 16:00 1.54 · high 5.84 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 17:00 1.52 · high 5.59 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Tue 18:00 1.50 · high 4.70 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Tue 19:00 1.48 · high 3.86 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Tue 20:00 1.46 · high 4.73 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Tue 21:00 1.44 · high 4.98 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Tue 22:00 1.44 · high 4.86 · good 26.70 · good Poor
Tue 23:00 1.44 · high 4.26 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Wed 00:00 1.44 · high 3.68 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Wed 01:00 1.46 · high 4.51 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Wed 02:00 1.46 · high 3.84 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Wed 03:00 1.46 · high 4.27 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Wed 04:00 1.46 · high 4.22 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Wed 05:00 1.46 · high 4.81 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Wed 06:00 1.50 · high 4.36 · good 26.60 · good Poor