Lanikai Beach Snorkel Report Today
USA · Updated Tue 05:28 (HST) · Source: Snapshot · Forecast data is delayed
The skinny
Forecast delayed Data updated Tue 05:28 (HST)Forecast data is delayed. Current recommendations are unavailable; check official advisories.
Right now (forecast)
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Later today
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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 (62 hours)
- Wind (62 hours)
- Tide/current (62 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
Wed 13:00, Thu 01:00, Thu 13:00, Fri 02:00
Nearby snorkel spot map
Compare nearby spot forecasts for later today before choosing a beach.
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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Tue 13:00 – Fri 13:00 (HST)
Snorkel Score (selected 24h)
Best snorkel score is 0.38 around Wed 07:00; 5 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 0.94m to 1.28m).
Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 15/24 sampled hours (range 4.37 to 6.66m/s).
Tides range from 0.24m to 0.74m; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13:00 | 0.94 · high | 5.24 · good | 26.80 · good | Fair |
| Tue 14:00 | 0.94 · high | 5.15 · good | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Tue 15:00 | 0.96 · high | 5.40 · good | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.98 · high | 5.51 · high | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Tue 17:00 | 1.00 · high | 5.12 · good | 26.90 · good | Poor |
| Tue 18:00 | 1.02 · high | 4.83 · good | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Tue 19:00 | 1.02 · high | 4.37 · good | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Tue 20:00 | 1.04 · high | 4.68 · good | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Tue 21:00 | 1.04 · high | 5.24 · good | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Tue 22:00 | 1.06 · high | 5.50 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Tue 23:00 | 1.06 · high | 5.53 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 00:00 | 1.08 · high | 5.84 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 01:00 | 1.24 · high | 4.95 · good | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Wed 02:00 | 1.26 · high | 5.23 · good | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Wed 03:00 | 1.26 · high | 4.62 · good | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Wed 04:00 | 1.24 · high | 4.83 · good | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Wed 05:00 | 1.26 · high | 5.15 · good | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Wed 06:00 | 1.26 · high | 5.10 · good | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Wed 07:00 | 1.28 · high | 5.09 · good | 26.60 · good | Fair |
| Wed 08:00 | 1.28 · high | 5.90 · high | 26.60 · good | Poor |
| Wed 09:00 | 1.28 · high | 6.07 · high | 26.60 · good | Fair |
| Wed 10:00 | 1.28 · high | 6.00 · high | 26.60 · good | Fair |
| Wed 11:00 | 1.28 · high | 6.24 · high | 26.70 · good | Fair |
| Wed 12:00 | 1.28 · high | 6.66 · high | 26.70 · good | Poor |
| Wed 13:00 | 1.30 · high | 6.85 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 14:00 | 1.30 · high | 6.83 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 15:00 | 1.32 · high | 6.79 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 16:00 | 1.36 · high | 6.98 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 17:00 | 1.38 · high | 6.95 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 18:00 | 1.42 · high | 6.76 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 19:00 | 1.44 · high | 6.76 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 20:00 | 1.48 · high | 6.64 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 21:00 | 1.52 · high | 6.64 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 22:00 | 1.54 · high | 6.63 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Wed 23:00 | 1.58 · high | 6.68 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 00:00 | 1.60 · high | 6.30 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 01:00 | 1.58 · high | 6.88 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 02:00 | 1.58 · high | 6.36 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 03:00 | 1.58 · high | 6.79 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 04:00 | 1.58 · high | 6.98 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 05:00 | 1.58 · high | 7.16 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 06:00 | 1.60 · high | 7.47 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 07:00 | 1.90 · high | 7.79 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 08:00 | 1.92 · high | 8.11 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 09:00 | 1.94 · high | 7.88 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 10:00 | 1.94 · high | 8.22 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| Thu 11:00 | 1.96 · high | 8.16 · high | 26.80 · good | Poor |
| 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 |