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Maluaka Turtle Town Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sat 17:18 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Go in the best window Report Sat 07:32

Maluaka Turtle Town has a usable snorkeling window around Sun 12:00. The main thing to watch is waves.

Score: 5.2/10

Best time: Sun 12:00

Main risk: Waves

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

Best afternoon signal: Sat 12:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 2.1 m/s.

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Best nearby spots

Ulua Mokapu 5.3/10 Fair · Sat 19:00 Ahihi Kinau 5.3/10 Fair · Sat 23:00 Molokini Crater 5.1/10 Fair · Sat 21:00

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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AccessMaluaka has a sandy entry and reef sections. Conditions can change near the point, so stay inside your comfort zone.

ParkingUse the marked public beach lot and follow the signs for access and hours. Keep the road clear.

ReservationsNo general shore-snorkel reservation is listed. Check any tour or equipment booking separately.

ClosuresChoose another entry when south swell, surge, or a posted warning makes the beach rough.

Marine lifeTurtles may rest or feed near the reef. Give them space and never follow, touch, or feed them.

Hawaii beach safety guidance

Sunrise

06:10

Sunset

18:37

Water

27.6°C

Max air

26.7°C

Sky

Clear

3% cloud

Good window is available today

Next good model window: Sun 22:00 (1% of the next 72h meets the model threshold)

3-day planner Best available Show data

3-day planner

Saturday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Sunday

✅ Good conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

The next good model window starts at Sun 22:00.

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (71 hours)
  • Tide/current (62 hours)
  • Darkness (51 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 34/100

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: Sun 10:00

Sat 21:00, Sun 10:00, Sun 22:00, Mon 11:00, Mon 23:00, Tue 11:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

Compare nearby spots by score, forecast window and exposure before choosing a beach.

Ulua Mokapu Fair · Sat 19:00 5.3/10 Ahihi Kinau Fair · Sat 23:00 5.3/10 Molokini Crater Fair · Sat 21:00 5.1/10 Kaanapali Beach Fair · Sat 19:00 5.1/10 Kaanapali Black Rock Fair · Sat 19:00 5.1/10 Honolua Bay Fair · Mon 17:00 3.7/10 Kapalua Bay Fair · Mon 17:00 3.7/10 Napili Bay Fair · Mon 17:00 3.7/10

Forecast spot map

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

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

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

Nearby alternatives in USA

Ulua Mokapu

4 km away

⚠️ Fair

Ahihi Kinau

4 km away

⚠️ Fair

Molokini Crater

6 km away

⚠️ Fair

Hawaii

13 km away

✅ Good

Advanced forecast data

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Sat 17:00 – Tue 17:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (next 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.52 around Sat 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 1.64m to 1.72m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 0.2 to 2.42m/s).

Tides range from 0.33m to 0.92m; 2 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
Sat 18:00 1.64 · high 0.71 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sat 19:00 1.66 · high 1.10 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sat 20:00 1.66 · high 1.52 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sat 21:00 1.68 · high 2.14 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sat 22:00 1.68 · high 2.13 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Sat 23:00 1.70 · high 2.15 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Sun 00:00 1.70 · high 2.42 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 01:00 1.70 · high 2.07 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 02:00 1.70 · high 2.20 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 03:00 1.70 · high 1.55 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 04:00 1.70 · high 1.43 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 05:00 1.68 · high 1.21 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 1.68 · high 0.27 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 1.68 · high 0.30 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 08:00 1.66 · high 0.30 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 09:00 1.66 · high 0.32 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 10:00 1.66 · high 0.30 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 11:00 1.66 · high 0.20 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 12:00 1.66 · high 0.47 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 13:00 1.68 · high 0.70 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 14:00 1.68 · high 0.67 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 1.70 · high 0.61 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 1.72 · high 0.35 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 1.72 · high 1.16 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 18:00 1.74 · high 0.36 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 19:00 1.76 · high 1.14 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 20:00 1.80 · high 1.30 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 21:00 1.82 · high 1.91 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 22:00 1.84 · high 2.43 · good 27.80 · good Good
Sun 23:00 1.88 · high 2.42 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Mon 00:00 1.90 · high 1.98 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 1.90 · high 2.23 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 1.92 · high 2.75 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 1.92 · high 2.74 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 1.92 · high 2.45 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 1.92 · high 2.50 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 1.92 · high 2.49 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 1.92 · high 2.10 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 08:00 1.94 · high 1.25 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 09:00 1.94 · high 2.27 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 10:00 1.96 · high 2.85 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 11:00 1.96 · high 3.45 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 12:00 1.98 · high 3.26 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 13:00 1.98 · high 2.41 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 14:00 1.98 · high 1.90 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 15:00 1.98 · high 1.68 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 16:00 1.98 · high 2.30 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 17:00 2.00 · high 2.90 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Mon 18:00 2.00 · high 3.29 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 19:00 2.02 · high 2.75 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Mon 20:00 2.06 · high 3.69 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Mon 21:00 2.08 · high 3.64 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 22:00 2.10 · high 2.83 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Mon 23:00 2.12 · high 3.23 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Tue 00:00 2.14 · high 3.94 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 2.16 · high 4.52 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 02:00 2.18 · high 4.19 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 03:00 2.20 · high 3.87 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 04:00 2.22 · high 3.51 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 05:00 2.26 · high 2.35 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 06:00 2.28 · high 1.25 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 07:00 2.30 · high 1.81 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 08:00 2.32 · high 2.36 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 09:00 2.34 · high 2.47 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 10:00 2.36 · high 2.51 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 11:00 2.38 · high 2.71 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 12:00 2.40 · high 2.48 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 13:00 2.40 · high 2.09 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 14:00 2.42 · high 1.44 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 15:00 2.42 · high 0.84 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Tue 16:00 2.40 · high 1.16 · good 27.30 · good Poor