Kahaluu Beach Park Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sun 00:12 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Sun 00:12 (HST)

Kahaluu Beach Park looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Sun 07:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Sun 00:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 5.3/10

Sun 07:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 5.3/10

Sun 07:00 (HST)

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

Score: 5.3/10

Best time: Sun 07:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Sun 07:00 (Fair).

Best afternoon signal: Sun 13:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 2.6 m/s.

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Best nearby spots later today

Two Step Honaunau 5.0/10 Fair · Sun 08:00 Kealakekua Bay 4.9/10 Fair · Sun 09:00 Anaehoomalu Bay 3.0/10 Poor · Sun 13:00

Weakest nearby later today

Anaehoomalu Bay

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

Local beach intelligence

AreaKailua-Kona

DifficultyEasy

Best timeMorning

ExposureProtected Kona reef

ShoreSandy/rocky entry with shallow reef

Sunrise

06:13

Sunset

18:15

Water

28.1°C

Max air

30.1°C

Sky

Cloudy

83% 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

Sunday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Tuesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Sun 07:00: Fair (0.53) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Sun 08:00: Fair (0.53) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Tue 07:00: Fair (0.49) · still limited by waves, tide/current

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

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

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 34/100

Low peak drift risk around Sun 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

Sun 04:00, Sun 16:00, Mon 16:00, Tue 05:00, Tue 17:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Two Step Honaunau Fair · Sun 08:00 5.0/10 Kealakekua Bay Fair · Sun 09:00 4.9/10 Anaehoomalu Bay Poor · Sun 13:00 3.0/10

Forecast spot map

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

Two Step Honaunau Kealakekua Bay Anaehoomalu Bay
  1. Two Step Honaunau
  2. Kealakekua Bay
  3. Anaehoomalu Bay

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

Nearby alternatives in USA

Kealakekua Bay

12 km away

❌ Poor

Two Step Honaunau

19 km away

❌ Poor

Big Island

32 km away

❌ Poor

Anaehoomalu Bay

38 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Fri 00:00 – Mon 00:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.58 around Fri 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 0.86m to 1.04m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 0.1 to 2.41m/s).

Tides range from 0.32m to 1.04m; 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
Fri 00:00 1.02 · high 0.32 · good 28.40 · good Poor
Fri 01:00 1.04 · high 0.25 · good 28.50 · good Poor
Fri 02:00 1.04 · high 0.10 · good 28.40 · good Poor
Fri 03:00 1.04 · high 0.43 · good 28.40 · good Poor
Fri 04:00 1.02 · high 0.45 · good 28.30 · good Poor
Fri 05:00 1.02 · high 0.10 · good 28.30 · good Poor
Fri 06:00 1.00 · high 0.32 · good 28.30 · good Poor
Fri 07:00 1.00 · high 0.61 · good 28.30 · good Good
Fri 08:00 0.98 · high 0.25 · good 28.30 · good Good
Fri 09:00 0.98 · high 1.12 · good 28.40 · good Good
Fri 10:00 0.96 · high 1.83 · good 28.50 · good Fair
Fri 11:00 0.96 · high 1.99 · good 28.70 · good Fair
Fri 12:00 0.96 · high 2.17 · good 28.80 · good Fair
Fri 13:00 0.94 · high 2.14 · good 28.90 · good Fair
Fri 14:00 0.94 · high 2.40 · good 29.00 · good Poor
Fri 15:00 0.92 · high 2.41 · good 29.00 · good Poor
Fri 16:00 0.92 · high 1.92 · good 28.90 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 0.90 · high 1.59 · good 28.90 · good Poor
Fri 18:00 0.90 · high 1.25 · good 28.80 · good Poor
Fri 19:00 0.88 · high 0.93 · good 28.70 · good Poor
Fri 20:00 0.88 · high 0.43 · good 28.60 · good Poor
Fri 21:00 0.88 · high 0.40 · good 28.60 · good Poor
Fri 22:00 0.86 · high 0.43 · good 28.50 · good Poor
Fri 23:00 0.86 · high 0.67 · good 28.50 · good Poor
Sat 00:00 0.86 · high 0.85 · good 28.40 · good Poor
Sat 01:00 0.88 · high 0.16 · good 28.40 · good Poor
Sat 02:00 0.88 · high 1.03 · good 28.30 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 0.86 · high 1.31 · good 28.30 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 0.86 · high 1.24 · good 28.20 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 0.84 · high 0.96 · good 28.20 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 0.84 · high 0.60 · good 28.20 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 0.82 · high 0.25 · good 28.20 · good Fair
Sat 08:00 0.82 · high 0.67 · good 28.20 · good Good
Sat 09:00 0.84 · high 1.61 · good 28.30 · good Fair
Sat 10:00 0.82 · high 2.11 · good 28.50 · good Fair
Sat 11:00 0.82 · high 2.42 · good 28.60 · good Fair
Sat 12:00 0.82 · high 2.47 · good 28.80 · good Fair
Sat 13:00 0.82 · high 2.50 · good 28.90 · good Fair
Sat 14:00 0.82 · high 2.47 · good 29.00 · good Poor
Sat 15:00 0.82 · high 2.02 · good 29.00 · good Poor
Sat 16:00 0.82 · high 1.69 · good 29.00 · good Poor
Sat 17:00 0.82 · high 1.42 · good 28.90 · good Poor
Sat 18:00 0.82 · high 1.20 · good 28.80 · good Poor
Sat 19:00 0.82 · high 0.40 · good 28.70 · good Poor
Sat 20:00 0.82 · high 0.14 · good 28.70 · good Poor
Sat 21:00 0.82 · high 0.46 · good 28.60 · good Poor
Sat 22:00 0.82 · high 0.46 · good 28.60 · good Poor
Sat 23:00 0.82 · high 0.56 · good 28.50 · good Poor
Sun 00:00 0.82 · high 0.58 · good 28.40 · good Poor
Sun 01:00 0.80 · high 0.45 · good 28.20 · good Poor
Sun 02:00 0.80 · high 0.11 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Sun 03:00 0.80 · high 0.35 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Sun 04:00 0.80 · high 0.64 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 05:00 0.80 · high 0.36 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 0.80 · high 0.43 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 0.78 · high 0.54 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Sun 08:00 0.78 · high 0.25 · good 28.00 · good Good
Sun 09:00 0.78 · high 1.50 · good 28.10 · good Good
Sun 10:00 0.78 · high 2.02 · good 28.30 · good Fair
Sun 11:00 0.78 · high 2.63 · good 28.40 · good Fair
Sun 12:00 0.78 · high 2.57 · good 28.60 · good Fair
Sun 13:00 0.78 · high 2.66 · good 28.70 · good Fair
Sun 14:00 0.78 · high 2.09 · good 28.80 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 0.78 · high 1.88 · good 28.80 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 0.78 · high 1.59 · good 28.80 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 0.78 · high 1.37 · good 28.70 · good Poor
Sun 18:00 0.78 · high 1.17 · good 28.60 · good Poor
Sun 19:00 0.78 · high 0.67 · good 28.50 · good Poor
Sun 20:00 0.78 · high 1.08 · good 28.50 · good Poor
Sun 21:00 0.78 · high 0.85 · good 28.40 · good Poor
Sun 22:00 0.78 · high 0.55 · good 28.40 · good Poor
Sun 23:00 0.78 · high 0.56 · good 28.30 · good Poor