MARINE REPORT / 72 HOURS

Hanauma Bay Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Wed 02:54 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Wed 02:54 (HST)

Hanauma Bay looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Wed 13:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Wed 03:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 4.0/10

Wed 13:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 4.3/10

Fri 08:00 (HST)

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

Score: 4.0/10

Best time: Wed 13:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Wed 10:00 (Fair).

Best afternoon signal: Wed 13:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 6.0 m/s.

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Best nearby spots later today

Sharks Cove 4.8/10 Fair · Wed 10:00 Kahe Point 4.6/10 Fair · Wed 07:00 Electric Beach 4.6/10 Fair · Wed 07:00

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

If Hanauma is a skip today

Skip Hanauma Bay today. Go to Sharks Cove instead.

Sharks Cove · 4.8/10 North Shore only on calm summer days — skip winter surf

Plan your visit

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

Open map

AccessHanauma Bay has a shallow inner reef, lifeguards, restrooms, showers, lockers, rentals, and a managed visitor entrance.

ParkingThe official visitor notes say parking is limited on the ridge above the bay. Public bus service runs daily.

ReservationsEntry times, fees, and reservations can change. Check the City and County of Honolulu visitor page before booking.

ClosuresThe preserve may close for weather, maintenance, or conservation work. Check the city notice before leaving.

Marine lifeThe bay is a Marine Life Conservation District. Do not feed, touch, collect, or injure marine life.

Hawaiʻi DAR Hanauma Bay visitor and rule notes

Sunrise

06:28

Sunset

18:01

Water

26.3°C

Max air

27.7°C

Sky

Clear

1% 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

  • Fri 08:00: Fair (0.43) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Fri 07:00: Fair (0.41) · still limited by waves
  • Wed 13:00: Fair (0.40) · still limited by waves, wind

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (70 hours)
  • Tide/current (68 hours)
  • Darkness (49 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 34/100

Low peak drift risk around Wed 06:00.

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 01:00

Wed 12:00, Thu 01:00, Thu 12:00, Fri 01:00, Fri 13:00

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Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Sharks Cove Fair · Wed 10:00 4.8/10 Kahe Point Fair · Wed 07:00 4.6/10 Electric Beach Fair · Wed 07:00 4.6/10 Lanikai Beach Fair · Wed 13:00 4.0/10

Forecast spot map

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

Sharks Cove Kahe Point Electric Beach Lanikai Beach
  1. Sharks Cove
  2. Kahe Point
  3. Electric Beach
  4. Lanikai Beach

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

Nearby alternatives in USA

Lanikai Beach

14 km away

❌ Poor

Oahu

37 km away

❌ Poor

Kahe Point

46 km away

❌ Poor

Electric Beach

46 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Tue 03:00 – Fri 03:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.36 around Tue 13:00; 1 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 1.42m to 1.66m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 0/24 sampled hours (range 6.13 to 7.86m/s).

Tides range from 0.37m to 0.79m; 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
Tue 03:00 1.60 · high 6.56 · high 26.50 · good Poor
Tue 04:00 1.58 · high 6.91 · high 26.50 · good Poor
Tue 05:00 1.56 · high 7.07 · high 26.50 · good Poor
Tue 06:00 1.58 · high 7.09 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 07:00 1.60 · high 7.06 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 08:00 1.62 · high 7.05 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 09:00 1.64 · high 7.51 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 10:00 1.64 · high 7.49 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 11:00 1.66 · high 7.75 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 12:00 1.66 · high 7.86 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 13:00 1.64 · high 7.25 · high 26.40 · good Fair
Tue 14:00 1.62 · high 7.23 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 15:00 1.60 · high 7.23 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 16:00 1.58 · high 7.41 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 17:00 1.56 · high 7.63 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 18:00 1.54 · high 7.45 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 19:00 1.50 · high 7.35 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 20:00 1.48 · high 7.43 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 21:00 1.46 · high 7.00 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 22:00 1.46 · high 6.99 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Tue 23:00 1.44 · high 6.86 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 00:00 1.42 · high 6.31 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 01:00 1.50 · high 6.29 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 02:00 1.48 · high 6.13 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 03:00 1.46 · high 5.90 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 04:00 1.42 · high 6.02 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 05:00 1.40 · high 6.45 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 06:00 1.40 · high 6.39 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 07:00 1.40 · high 4.83 · good 26.30 · good Fair
Wed 08:00 1.40 · high 6.38 · high 26.30 · good Poor
Wed 09:00 1.38 · high 6.58 · high 26.30 · good Fair
Wed 10:00 1.30 · high 6.50 · high 26.30 · good Fair
Wed 11:00 1.32 · high 6.08 · high 26.40 · good Fair
Wed 12:00 1.32 · high 5.90 · high 26.40 · good Fair
Wed 13:00 1.34 · high 5.79 · high 26.40 · good Fair
Wed 14:00 1.34 · high 5.79 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 15:00 1.34 · high 5.67 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 16:00 1.32 · high 5.46 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 17:00 1.32 · high 5.66 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 18:00 1.32 · high 5.74 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 19:00 1.30 · high 5.57 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 20:00 1.30 · high 5.42 · high 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 21:00 1.28 · high 5.31 · good 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 22:00 1.28 · high 5.20 · good 26.40 · good Poor
Wed 23:00 1.24 · high 4.90 · good 26.30 · good Poor
Thu 00:00 1.22 · high 4.65 · good 26.30 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 1.20 · high 4.66 · good 26.30 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 1.18 · high 4.44 · good 26.30 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 1.16 · high 4.16 · good 26.30 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 1.14 · high 4.09 · good 26.30 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 1.12 · high 4.05 · good 26.30 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 1.12 · high 4.16 · good 26.30 · good Poor
Thu 07:00 1.10 · high 4.42 · good 26.30 · good Fair
Thu 08:00 1.10 · high 4.76 · good 26.30 · good Fair
Thu 09:00 1.10 · high 4.92 · good 26.40 · good Fair
Thu 10:00 1.08 · high 5.22 · good 26.50 · good Fair
Thu 11:00 1.08 · high 5.37 · good 26.60 · good Fair
Thu 12:00 1.14 · high 5.19 · good 26.70 · good Fair
Thu 13:00 1.14 · high 4.81 · good 26.80 · good Fair
Thu 14:00 1.16 · high 4.88 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Thu 15:00 1.16 · high 5.16 · good 26.80 · good Poor
Thu 16:00 1.16 · high 5.49 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Thu 17:00 1.16 · high 5.70 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Thu 18:00 1.16 · high 5.35 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Thu 19:00 1.14 · high 5.23 · good 26.60 · good Poor
Thu 20:00 1.14 · high 5.02 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Thu 21:00 1.12 · high 4.89 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Thu 22:00 1.10 · high 4.65 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Thu 23:00 1.08 · high 4.39 · good 26.50 · good Poor
Fri 00:00 1.10 · high 4.02 · good 26.40 · good Poor
Fri 01:00 1.08 · high 3.59 · good 26.40 · good Poor
Fri 02:00 1.06 · high 3.18 · good 26.40 · good Poor