Kahe Point Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Mon 01:34 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Mon 01:34 (HST)

Kahe Point looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Mon 12:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Mon 01:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 5.0/10

Mon 12:00 (HST)

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: 5.0/10

Best time: Mon 12:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Mon 08:00 (Fair).

Best afternoon signal: Mon 12:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 5.0 m/s.

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

Local beach intelligence

AreaWest Oahu

DifficultyAdvanced

Best timeCalm mornings

ExposureOpen west coast; watch current and boat traffic

ShoreSandy entry to reef drop-off

Plan your visit

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

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AccessKahe Point is the same west Oahu reef often called Electric Beach. It suits confident swimmers who can handle a changing current.

ParkingPark only in legal marked spaces. Keep the shoulder, gate, and utility access clear.

ReservationsNo general shore entry reservation is listed. Confirm any boat or guided trip details with the operator.

ClosuresWait for a calmer window when waves or current make the exit difficult. Follow posted signs and surf warnings.

Marine lifeThe reef can hold turtles and tropical fish. Do not touch wildlife or enter near boat traffic.

NOAA Hawaii surf forecast

Sunrise

06:20

Sunset

18:29

Water

27.5°C

Max air

31.0°C

Sky

Clear

13% cloud

No good model window in the next 72 hours

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

3-day planner

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Tuesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Wednesday

⚠️ 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 (52 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.

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Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Mon 01:00 – Thu 01:00 (HST)

Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.44 around Mon 10:00; 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 2.36m to 3.62m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 13/24 sampled hours (range 3.88 to 6.98m/s).

Tides range from 0.35m to 0.98m; 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
Mon 01:00 2.36 · high 4.49 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 2.42 · high 3.91 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 2.48 · high 3.88 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 2.56 · high 4.34 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 2.62 · high 4.64 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 2.68 · high 5.01 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 2.72 · high 5.36 · good 26.90 · good Fair
Mon 08:00 2.78 · high 4.26 · good 26.90 · good Fair
Mon 09:00 2.44 · high 4.63 · good 26.90 · good Fair
Mon 10:00 2.48 · high 4.66 · good 26.90 · good Fair
Mon 11:00 2.52 · high 5.43 · high 26.90 · good Fair
Mon 12:00 2.54 · high 6.98 · high 26.90 · good Fair
Mon 13:00 2.54 · high 6.25 · high 27.00 · good Fair
Mon 14:00 2.56 · high 6.95 · high 27.00 · good Poor
Mon 15:00 2.62 · high 5.03 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Mon 16:00 2.68 · high 5.37 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Mon 17:00 2.74 · high 5.55 · high 27.00 · good Poor
Mon 18:00 2.86 · high 6.13 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 19:00 3.00 · high 5.77 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 20:00 3.12 · high 5.41 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 21:00 3.26 · high 4.86 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 22:00 3.40 · high 5.54 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 23:00 3.54 · high 5.93 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 00:00 3.62 · high 6.56 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 3.76 · high 6.97 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 02:00 3.88 · high 7.36 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 03:00 3.86 · high 6.36 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 04:00 3.86 · high 5.48 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 05:00 3.84 · high 4.84 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 06:00 3.74 · high 5.91 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 07:00 3.62 · high 5.84 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 08:00 3.52 · high 5.21 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 09:00 3.42 · high 5.29 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 10:00 3.06 · high 5.50 · high 27.00 · good Fair
Tue 11:00 2.98 · high 5.51 · high 27.00 · good Fair
Tue 12:00 2.90 · high 5.09 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Tue 13:00 2.82 · high 5.04 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Tue 14:00 2.74 · high 3.20 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 15:00 2.68 · high 2.75 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 16:00 2.64 · high 2.59 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 17:00 2.58 · high 2.66 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 18:00 2.52 · high 2.87 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 19:00 2.44 · high 2.52 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 20:00 2.38 · high 2.40 · good 27.10 · good Poor
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