Lanikai Beach Snorkel Report Today
USA · Updated Tue 05:28 (HST) · Source: Snapshot · Forecast data is delayed
The skinny
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Right now (forecast)
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Next three days
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Model estimates using Open-Meteo; not observations or safety guarantees. Check official advisories and conditions at the beach.
Score: No score
Best time: -
Main risk: Changing Conditions
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Local beach intelligence
AreaKailua
DifficultyEasy
Best timeMorning before trades
ExposureWindward east shore
ShoreSandy beach and patch reef
Plan your visit
These notes help with planning. Rules and closures can change.
AccessLanikai is a sandy beach with patch reef. The water can look calm while trade winds build offshore chop.
ParkingResidential parking is restricted in many nearby streets. Use legal public parking and never block driveways.
ReservationsNo beach reservation is listed. Check city signs and beach access rules before visiting.
ClosuresMove to a sheltered option when wind, shore break, or poor visibility makes the entry unsafe.
Marine lifeGive turtles and reef animals space. Do not stand on coral or remove shells and rocks.
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3-day planner
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Best available hours
No daylight hour meets the good model threshold in the next 72 hours. Check the hourly table for details.
Why this verdict
Main blockers across the next 72 hours:
- Waves (63 hours)
- Wind (63 hours)
- Tide/current (63 hours)
Jellyfish drift risk
Drift estimate from wind, swell, current and warm water.
Low drift risk now.
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
Tue 13:00, Wed 13:00, Thu 01:00, Thu 13:00, Fri 02:00
Nearby snorkel spot map
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Forecast spot map
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This is a location diagram, not a marine chart. Check the shore and local signs in person.
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Advanced forecast data
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Thu 12:00 – Sun 12:00 (HST)
Snorkel Score (selected 24h)
Best snorkel score is 0.43 around Fri 08:00; 4 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 1.76m to 1.94m).
Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 2/24 sampled hours (range 3.91 to 7.67m/s).
Tides range from 0.24m to 0.7m; 1 of 24 hours are in or near peak slack windows.
72-hour historical overview
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 12:00 | 1.94 · high | 7.67 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 13:00 | 1.94 · high | 7.07 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 14:00 | 1.92 · high | 7.28 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 15:00 | 1.92 · high | 7.33 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 16:00 | 1.90 · high | 7.13 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 17:00 | 1.90 · high | 7.03 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 18:00 | 1.88 · high | 7.24 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 19:00 | 1.86 · high | 7.33 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 20:00 | 1.84 · high | 6.76 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 21:00 | 1.84 · high | 6.73 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Thu 22:00 | 1.82 · high | 6.91 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 23:00 | 1.82 · high | 6.94 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 00:00 | 1.80 · high | 5.82 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 01:00 | 1.84 · high | 6.56 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 02:00 | 1.84 · high | 5.96 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 03:00 | 1.80 · high | 5.12 · good | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 04:00 | 1.78 · high | 3.91 · good | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Fri 05:00 | 1.80 · high | 5.65 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Fri 06:00 | 1.78 · high | 5.60 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Fri 07:00 | 1.78 · high | 5.54 · high | 26.70 · good | Fair |
| Fri 08:00 | 1.76 · high | 6.29 · high | 26.70 · good | Fair |
| Fri 09:00 | 1.76 · high | 6.55 · high | 26.70 · good | Fair |
| Fri 10:00 | 1.78 · high | 6.57 · high | 26.70 · good | Fair |
| Fri 11:00 | 1.78 · high | 6.63 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Fri 12:00 | 1.78 · high | 6.87 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 13:00 | 1.80 · high | 6.56 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 14:00 | 1.80 · high | 7.26 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 15:00 | 1.82 · high | 7.28 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 16:00 | 1.82 · high | 7.60 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 17:00 | 1.84 · high | 7.59 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 18:00 | 1.86 · high | 7.36 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 19:00 | 1.86 · high | 7.31 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 20:00 | 1.88 · high | 7.01 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 21:00 | 1.88 · high | 6.36 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Fri 22:00 | 1.88 · high | 6.59 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Fri 23:00 | 1.88 · high | 6.88 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 00:00 | 1.90 · high | 7.05 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 01:00 | 1.86 · high | 7.05 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 02:00 | 1.88 · high | 7.71 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 03:00 | 1.88 · high | 7.09 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 04:00 | 1.90 · high | 6.48 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 05:00 | 1.90 · high | 6.60 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 06:00 | 1.92 · high | 6.72 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 07:00 | 1.94 · high | 6.68 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 08:00 | 1.96 · high | 6.66 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 09:00 | 1.96 · high | 7.35 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 10:00 | 1.98 · high | 7.36 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 11:00 | 1.98 · high | 7.19 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 12:00 | 1.96 · high | 6.65 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sat 13:00 | 1.96 · high | 6.25 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 14:00 | 1.94 · high | 5.91 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 15:00 | 1.94 · high | 6.04 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 16:00 | 1.92 · high | 6.26 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 17:00 | 1.92 · high | 6.49 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 18:00 | 1.92 · high | 6.89 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 19:00 | 1.92 · high | 7.10 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 20:00 | 1.92 · high | 6.40 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 21:00 | 1.92 · high | 6.27 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 22:00 | 1.90 · high | 6.25 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 23:00 | 1.90 · high | 6.44 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Sun 00:00 | 1.88 · high | 6.42 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Sun 01:00 | 1.90 · high | 6.74 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 02:00 | 1.88 · high | 6.41 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 03:00 | 1.86 · high | 5.93 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 04:00 | 1.84 · high | 5.74 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 05:00 | 1.86 · high | 5.72 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 06:00 | 1.84 · high | 5.79 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 07:00 | 1.82 · high | 6.11 · high | 26.60 · good | Fair |
| Sun 08:00 | 1.80 · high | 6.46 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 09:00 | 1.80 · high | 7.12 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 10:00 | 1.78 · high | 7.25 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Sun 11:00 | 1.78 · high | 7.30 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |