MARINE REPORT / 72 HOURS

Kapalua Bay Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sat 19:49 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Poor Data updated Sat 19:49 (HST)

Kapalua Bay has no good model window later today. Check the three-day outlook and official beach advisories.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Sat 20:00 (HST)

Later today

No fresh data for this period.

Next three days

Fair · 4.4/10

Sun 09:00 (HST)

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

Score: 0.0/10

Best time: -

Main risk: Waves

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

Plan your visit

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

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AccessSandy shore entry with reef along both points. Start in the water only when the bay is calm.

ParkingParking near the bay is limited. Arrive early, use marked spaces, and never block residents or access roads.

ReservationsNo bay-wide snorkel reservation is listed. Check current beach signs and county notices.

ClosuresSkip the entry when waves break across the bay or local officials post a closure.

Marine lifeReef fish and green turtles are common reasons people visit. Keep distance and do not touch wildlife.

Hawaiʻi beach and marine notices

Sunrise

06:23

Sunset

17:59

Water

27.2°C

Max air

24.6°C

Sky

Clear

30% 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

Saturday

❌ Poor conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Sunday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Sun 09:00: Fair (0.44) · still limited by waves, wind
  • Tue 10:00: Fair (0.43) · still limited by waves, wind
  • Tue 12:00: Fair (0.43) · still limited by waves, wind

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (70 hours)
  • Wind (70 hours)
  • Tide/current (53 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 31/100

Low peak drift risk around Sun 02:00.

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 00:00

Sun 10:00, Tue 00:00, Tue 11:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Ahihi Kinau Unknown No recent score Honolua Bay Unknown No recent score Kaanapali Beach Unknown No recent score Kaanapali Black Rock Unknown No recent score Maluaka Turtle Town Unknown No recent score Molokini Crater Unknown No recent score Napili Bay Unknown No recent score Ulua Mokapu Unknown No recent score

Forecast spot map

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

Ahihi Kinau Honolua Bay Kaanapali Beach Kaanapali Black Rock Maluaka Turtle Town Molokini Crater Napili Bay Ulua Mokapu
  1. Ahihi Kinau
  2. Honolua Bay
  3. Kaanapali Beach
  4. Kaanapali Black Rock
  5. Maluaka Turtle Town
  6. Molokini Crater
  7. Napili Bay
  8. Ulua Mokapu

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

Nearby alternatives in USA

Napili Bay

0 km away

❌ Poor

Honolua Bay

3 km away

❌ Poor

Kaanapali Beach

9 km away

❌ Poor

Kaanapali Black Rock

9 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

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Mon 20:00 – Thu 20:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.41 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 0.9m to 1.16m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 12/24 sampled hours (range 3.63 to 6.59m/s).

Tides range from 0.23m to 0.94m; 1 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
Mon 20:00 0.90 · high 4.39 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Mon 21:00 0.90 · high 4.03 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Mon 22:00 0.92 · high 3.81 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Mon 23:00 0.92 · high 4.41 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 00:00 0.94 · high 4.27 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 0.98 · high 4.68 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 02:00 0.98 · high 3.73 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 03:00 1.00 · high 3.82 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 04:00 1.00 · high 3.63 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 05:00 1.02 · high 3.77 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 06:00 1.04 · high 4.27 · good 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 07:00 1.14 · high 5.62 · high 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 08:00 1.16 · high 6.08 · high 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 09:00 1.16 · high 6.57 · high 27.00 · good Poor
Tue 10:00 1.16 · high 6.59 · high 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 11:00 1.16 · high 6.34 · high 27.10 · good Poor
Tue 12:00 1.14 · high 6.37 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Tue 13:00 1.14 · high 6.37 · high 27.20 · good Fair
Tue 14:00 1.12 · high 6.00 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Tue 15:00 1.10 · high 5.80 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Tue 16:00 1.06 · high 5.77 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 17:00 1.04 · high 5.86 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 18:00 1.04 · high 5.73 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 19:00 1.02 · high 5.39 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 20:00 1.02 · high 4.76 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 21:00 1.00 · high 5.05 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 22:00 1.00 · high 5.00 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 23:00 0.98 · high 4.63 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 00:00 0.98 · high 4.44 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 01:00 0.96 · high 4.38 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 02:00 0.96 · high 4.22 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 03:00 0.96 · high 3.80 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 04:00 0.94 · high 4.03 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 05:00 0.94 · high 4.20 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 06:00 0.94 · high 4.56 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 07:00 0.94 · high 4.93 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Wed 08:00 0.94 · high 5.53 · high 27.20 · good Fair
Wed 09:00 0.94 · high 5.50 · high 27.20 · good Fair
Wed 10:00 0.96 · high 5.35 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Wed 11:00 0.96 · high 5.68 · high 27.30 · good Fair
Wed 12:00 0.96 · high 5.92 · high 27.30 · good Fair
Wed 13:00 0.98 · high 6.15 · high 27.30 · good Fair
Wed 14:00 1.02 · high 5.84 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 15:00 1.02 · high 5.86 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 16:00 1.02 · high 5.78 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 17:00 1.02 · high 5.84 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 18:00 1.02 · high 5.66 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 19:00 1.02 · high 5.75 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 20:00 1.02 · high 5.41 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 21:00 1.02 · high 5.57 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 22:00 1.02 · high 5.79 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Wed 23:00 1.02 · high 5.72 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 00:00 1.00 · high 5.56 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 0.98 · high 6.08 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 0.98 · high 5.60 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 0.98 · high 5.88 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 0.98 · high 6.09 · high 27.10 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 0.98 · high 6.04 · high 27.10 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 1.00 · high 6.24 · high 27.10 · good Poor
Thu 07:00 1.02 · high 6.28 · high 27.10 · good Fair
Thu 08:00 1.04 · high 7.09 · high 27.10 · good Fair
Thu 09:00 1.06 · high 7.31 · high 27.10 · good Fair
Thu 10:00 1.08 · high 7.20 · high 27.20 · good Fair
Thu 11:00 1.10 · high 7.15 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 12:00 1.12 · high 7.17 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 13:00 1.12 · high 7.21 · high 27.30 · good Fair
Thu 14:00 1.14 · high 7.24 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 15:00 1.14 · high 7.34 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 16:00 1.14 · high 7.34 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 17:00 1.14 · high 7.05 · high 27.30 · good Poor
Thu 18:00 1.14 · high 7.40 · high 27.20 · good Poor
Thu 19:00 1.14 · high 7.42 · high 27.20 · good Poor