Kahe Point Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Tue 05:28 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Tue 05:28 (HST)

Kahe Point looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Tue 13:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Fair · 3.5/10

Tue 08:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 4.4/10

Tue 13:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 4.4/10

Tue 13:00 (HST)

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

Score: 4.4/10

Best time: Tue 13:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Tue 09:00 (Poor).

Best afternoon signal: Tue 13:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 6.2 m/s.

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Best nearby spots later today

Sharks Cove 4.8/10 Fair · Tue 12:00 Electric Beach 4.4/10 Fair · Tue 13:00 Hanauma Bay 3.0/10 Poor · Tue 11:00

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 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

06:21

Sunset

18:28

Water

27.4°C

Max air

32.5°C

Sky

Cloudy

92% 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 13:00: Fair (0.44) · still limited by waves, wind
  • Thu 07:00: Fair (0.40) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Wed 08:00: Fair (0.39) · still limited by waves, tide/current

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (67 hours)
  • Tide/current (48 hours)
  • Darkness (48 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 32/100

Low peak drift risk around Tue 21:00.

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 02:00

Tue 13:00, Wed 14:00, Thu 02:00, Thu 14:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Sharks Cove Fair · Tue 12:00 4.8/10 Electric Beach Fair · Tue 13:00 4.4/10 Hanauma Bay Poor · Tue 11:00 3.0/10 Lanikai Beach Poor · Tue 11:00 3.0/10

Forecast spot map

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

Sharks Cove Electric Beach Hanauma Bay Lanikai Beach
  1. Sharks Cove
  2. Electric Beach
  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

Electric Beach

0 km away

⚠️ Fair

Oahu

16 km away

⚠️ Fair

Sharks Cove

33 km away

❌ Poor

Lanikai Beach

43 km away

⚠️ Fair

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Wed 08:00 – Sat 08:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.51 around Wed 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 1.2m to 1.6m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 14/24 sampled hours (range 3.17 to 6.95m/s).

Tides range from 0.31m to 0.82m; 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
Wed 08:00 1.20 · high 3.17 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Wed 09:00 1.28 · high 4.81 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Wed 10:00 1.32 · high 6.28 · high 27.30 · good Fair
Wed 11:00 1.34 · high 6.56 · high 27.50 · good Fair
Wed 12:00 1.36 · high 6.82 · high 27.60 · good Fair
Wed 13:00 1.38 · high 6.81 · high 27.70 · good Fair
Wed 14:00 1.40 · high 6.95 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Wed 15:00 1.42 · high 6.82 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Wed 16:00 1.42 · high 6.55 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Wed 17:00 1.44 · high 6.29 · high 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 18:00 1.44 · high 6.22 · high 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 19:00 1.44 · high 4.83 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 20:00 1.44 · high 5.18 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Wed 21:00 1.44 · high 5.28 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Wed 22:00 1.44 · high 5.75 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 23:00 1.44 · high 5.29 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 00:00 1.46 · high 4.90 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 1.56 · high 4.79 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 1.56 · high 4.82 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 1.56 · high 4.59 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 1.58 · high 4.27 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 1.58 · high 4.34 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 1.60 · high 4.24 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Thu 07:00 1.60 · high 4.81 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Thu 08:00 1.62 · high 6.53 · high 27.10 · good Fair
Thu 09:00 1.72 · high 6.44 · high 27.20 · good Fair
Thu 10:00 1.76 · high 6.95 · high 27.20 · good Fair
Thu 11:00 1.78 · high 7.40 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 12:00 1.80 · high 7.83 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 13:00 1.80 · high 7.57 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 14:00 1.82 · high 7.26 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 15:00 1.82 · high 7.26 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 16:00 1.80 · high 7.71 · high 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 17:00 1.80 · high 7.18 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 18:00 1.78 · high 7.22 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 19:00 1.78 · high 5.66 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 20:00 1.76 · high 5.59 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 21:00 1.76 · high 5.61 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 22:00 1.74 · high 5.28 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 23:00 1.74 · high 5.13 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 00:00 1.72 · high 5.37 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 01:00 1.70 · high 4.65 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Fri 02:00 1.68 · high 4.58 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Fri 03:00 1.68 · high 4.49 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Fri 04:00 1.66 · high 4.05 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Fri 05:00 1.66 · high 4.00 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Fri 06:00 1.66 · high 4.33 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Fri 07:00 1.68 · high 4.72 · good 27.00 · good Fair
Fri 08:00 1.68 · high 5.02 · good 27.00 · good Fair
Fri 09:00 1.80 · high 6.91 · high 27.00 · good Fair
Fri 10:00 1.82 · high 7.71 · high 27.00 · good Fair
Fri 11:00 1.84 · high 7.32 · high 27.10 · good Fair
Fri 12:00 1.84 · high 6.93 · high 27.20 · good Fair
Fri 13:00 1.82 · high 6.61 · high 27.20 · good Fair
Fri 14:00 1.82 · high 6.48 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Fri 15:00 1.80 · high 6.36 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Fri 16:00 1.80 · high 6.31 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 1.78 · high 6.29 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Fri 18:00 1.78 · high 6.02 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Fri 19:00 1.80 · high 4.96 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 20:00 1.80 · high 4.56 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 21:00 1.82 · high 4.35 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 22:00 1.82 · high 3.94 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 23:00 1.84 · high 3.89 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Sat 00:00 1.86 · high 4.29 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Sat 01:00 1.86 · high 4.14 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Sat 02:00 1.82 · high 4.28 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 1.82 · high 4.15 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 1.82 · high 4.36 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 1.82 · high 4.42 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 1.80 · high 3.73 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 1.80 · high 3.83 · good 26.90 · good Fair