Maluaka Turtle Town Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sun 01:59 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Sun 01:59 (HST)

Maluaka Turtle Town looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Sun 08:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Sun 02:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 5.0/10

Sun 08:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 5.1/10

Mon 11:00 (HST)

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

Score: 5.0/10

Best time: Sun 08:00

Main risk: Waves

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

Best afternoon signal: Sun 12:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 3.7 m/s.

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Best nearby spots later today

Ahihi Kinau 5.0/10 Fair · Sun 08:00 Ulua Mokapu 5.0/10 Fair · Sun 08:00 Kaanapali Beach 4.7/10 Fair · Sun 13:00

Weakest nearby later today

Napili Bay Honolua Bay Kapalua Bay

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

06:15

Sunset

18:16

Water

27.8°C

Max air

28.9°C

Sky

Cloudy

82% 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

Sunday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Tuesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Mon 11:00: Fair (0.51) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Mon 09:00: Fair (0.51) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Mon 10:00: Fair (0.50) · still limited by waves, tide/current

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (70 hours)
  • Tide/current (70 hours)
  • Darkness (49 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 04:00

Sun 04:00, Sun 15:00, Mon 04:00, Mon 16:00, Tue 05:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Ahihi Kinau Fair · Sun 08:00 5.0/10 Ulua Mokapu Fair · Sun 08:00 5.0/10 Kaanapali Beach Fair · Sun 13:00 4.7/10 Kaanapali Black Rock Fair · Sun 13:00 4.7/10 Molokini Crater Fair · Sun 08:00 3.8/10 Napili Bay Poor · Sun 13:00 3.5/10 Honolua Bay Poor · Sun 13:00 2.8/10 Kapalua Bay Poor · Sun 13:00 2.8/10

Forecast spot map

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

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

❌ Poor

Ahihi Kinau

4 km away

❌ Poor

Molokini Crater

6 km away

❌ Poor

Hawaii

13 km away

✅ Good

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Sat 02:00 – Tue 02:00 (HST)

Previous day Yesterday Next day Live

Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.43 around Sat 07:00; 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 0.84m to 0.94m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 0.75 to 2.85m/s).

Tides range from 0.22m to 0.81m; 2 of 24 hours are in or near peak slack windows.

72-hour historical overview
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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 02:00 0.94 · high 0.87 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 0.94 · high 1.26 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 0.92 · high 1.12 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 0.92 · high 0.75 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 0.92 · high 1.10 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 0.90 · high 1.96 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sat 08:00 0.90 · high 1.92 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sat 09:00 0.90 · high 2.38 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sat 10:00 0.88 · high 2.28 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sat 11:00 0.88 · high 2.25 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sat 12:00 0.88 · high 2.60 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Sat 13:00 0.90 · high 2.85 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Sat 14:00 0.90 · high 2.52 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sat 15:00 0.90 · high 2.46 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sat 16:00 0.90 · high 2.59 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sat 17:00 0.90 · high 2.45 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sat 18:00 0.90 · high 2.35 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sat 19:00 0.90 · high 2.08 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sat 20:00 0.90 · high 1.66 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 21:00 0.90 · high 1.76 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 22:00 0.88 · high 1.34 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 23:00 0.88 · high 1.45 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 00:00 0.86 · high 1.47 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 01:00 0.84 · high 1.48 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 02:00 0.82 · high 1.25 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 03:00 0.80 · high 1.05 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 04:00 0.78 · high 1.01 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 05:00 0.76 · high 1.10 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 0.74 · high 1.00 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 0.74 · high 1.30 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 08:00 0.72 · high 1.70 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 09:00 0.72 · high 2.09 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sun 10:00 0.72 · high 2.19 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sun 11:00 0.72 · high 2.44 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Sun 12:00 0.74 · high 2.15 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Sun 13:00 0.74 · high 1.11 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Sun 14:00 0.76 · high 0.66 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 0.76 · high 0.70 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 0.78 · high 0.72 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 0.78 · high 1.08 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 18:00 0.78 · high 1.22 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 19:00 0.78 · high 1.51 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 20:00 0.78 · high 1.33 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 21:00 0.76 · high 1.12 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 22:00 0.74 · high 1.06 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 23:00 0.72 · high 1.15 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 00:00 0.72 · high 1.17 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 0.72 · high 1.08 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 0.72 · high 1.42 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 0.72 · high 1.14 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 0.72 · high 0.90 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 0.72 · high 0.97 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 0.72 · high 0.92 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 0.70 · high 1.33 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Mon 08:00 0.70 · high 1.75 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Mon 09:00 0.72 · high 1.69 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Mon 10:00 0.72 · high 2.08 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Mon 11:00 0.72 · high 2.28 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Mon 12:00 0.72 · high 1.99 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Mon 13:00 0.72 · high 1.93 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Mon 14:00 0.72 · high 1.74 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Mon 15:00 0.72 · high 1.57 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Mon 16:00 0.74 · high 1.35 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Mon 17:00 0.74 · high 2.35 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Mon 18:00 0.74 · high 2.37 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Mon 19:00 0.72 · high 1.72 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 20:00 0.72 · high 1.06 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 21:00 0.72 · high 0.97 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 22:00 0.74 · high 0.85 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 23:00 0.74 · high 0.67 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 00:00 0.76 · high 0.74 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 0.68 · high 0.18 · good 27.70 · good Poor