Maui Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sun 04:33 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

Maui beach forecast verdict

Best forecast later today: Kaanapali Beach

This spot meets our model's good-condition threshold. It is not a safety clearance; check official advisories and local conditions.

Model updated: Sun 04:33 (HST)

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Sun 04:33 (HST)

Maui 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 04:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 5.1/10

Sun 08:00 (HST)

Next three days

Good · 5.5/10

Mon 07:00 (HST)

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

Score: 5.1/10

Best time: Sun 08:00

Main risk: Waves

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

Best afternoon signal: Sun 13:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 5.4 m/s.

West Maui is the call later today; South Maui is the coast to skip.

Shore beats the boat today: Kaanapali Black Rock (5.6/10) vs Molokini (4.7/10).

A Maui coast looks usable later today. Check boat availability.

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Best nearby spots later today

Kaanapali Beach 5.6/10 Good · Sun 12:00 Kaanapali Black Rock 5.6/10 Good · Sun 12:00

Read the Maui snorkeling guide for coast, access and best-month guidance. Also: Maui vs Big Island, Maui vs Oahu

How Maui's coasts look today

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · HST · Data updated Sun 04:33

West Maui is the call later today; South Maui is the coast to skip.

Compare the coasts by forecast period. These are model estimates, not beach observations. Open each beach report and check official advisories before leaving.

South Maui

Ulua Mokapu has the best forecast in South Maui later today.

Right now (forecast)

Ulua Mokapu · Poor

Forecast for the hour starting Sun 04:00: 1.0 m waves and 1.2 m/s wind.

Later today

Ulua Mokapu · Fair

Its best forecast hour is Sun 08:00, with 1.0 m waves and 1.2 m/s wind.

Next three days

Ulua Mokapu · Good

Its best forecast hour is Mon 08:00, with 0.9 m waves and 1.3 m/s wind.

West Maui

Kaanapali Black Rock has the best forecast in West Maui later today.

Right now (forecast)

Kapalua Bay · Poor

Forecast for the hour starting Sun 04:00: 0.9 m waves and 4.6 m/s wind.

Later today

Kaanapali Black Rock · Good

Its best forecast hour is Sun 12:00, with 0.8 m waves and 1.0 m/s wind.

Next three days

Kaanapali Black Rock · Good

Its best forecast hour is Mon 07:00, with 0.8 m waves and 1.1 m/s wind.

North Maui

Honolua Bay has the best forecast in North Maui later today.

Right now (forecast)

Honolua Bay · Poor

Forecast for the hour starting Sun 04:00: 0.9 m waves and 4.6 m/s wind.

Later today

Honolua Bay · Fair

Its best forecast hour is Sun 12:00, with 0.9 m waves and 4.6 m/s wind.

Next three days

Honolua Bay · Fair

Its best forecast hour is Mon 07:00, with 0.9 m waves and 1.9 m/s wind.

Best beach in the forecast for later today

Kaanapali Beach · 5.6/10

Its best forecast hour is Sun 12:00, with 0.8 m waves and 1.0 m/s wind.

Swell arrives from SSE (165°); bays facing away from that direction stay calmer. Tidal current is about 0.40 m/s. The tide is not at high.

Weakest beach in the forecast for later today

Molokini Crater · 4.7/10

Its best forecast hour is Sun 10:00, with 1.1 m waves and 2.3 m/s wind.

Check the beach before you leave

A camera shows one stretch of coast. Check its time stamp and the official alerts too.

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Maui sea temperature · Compare Hawaii islands · Read the Maui snorkeling guide

How we work out the score

The score uses the hourly wave, wind, water temperature, tide and current forecast. A beach can differ from the wider forecast grid. Check beach signs, lifeguards and official alerts before you enter.

Plan your visit

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

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AccessMaui has shore spots and boat-only sites. Use the spot card below to check the entry type before you leave.

ParkingParking, road access, and beach facilities vary by coast. Use marked spaces and follow signs at the beach.

ReservationsMolokini trips need a boat operator. Other shore spots do not use one island-wide reservation system.

ClosuresWind, swell, surf warnings, and local closures can change during the day. Check the official notices before entering.

Marine lifeMaui includes protected areas such as Honolua-Mokulēʻia, Molokini, and ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu. Do not take, feed, or touch marine life.

Hawaiʻi marine rules and notices

Sunrise

06:19

Sunset

18:04

Water

27.5°C

Max air

24.1°C

Sky

Partly cloudy

38% cloud

Good model window in the next 72 hours

Next good model window: Mon 07:00 (1% of the next 72h meets the model threshold)

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3-day planner

Sunday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Monday

✅ Good conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Tuesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

The next good model window starts at Mon 07:00.

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (71 hours)
  • Darkness (50 hours)
  • Tide/current (12 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 29/100

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: Mon 04:00

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

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Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Kaanapali Beach Good · Sun 12:00 5.6/10 Kaanapali Black Rock Good · Sun 12:00 5.6/10 Ulua Mokapu Fair · Sun 08:00 5.4/10 Ahihi Kinau Fair · Sun 07:00 5.1/10 Maluaka Turtle Town Fair · Sun 07:00 5.1/10 Honolua Bay Fair · Sun 12:00 4.9/10 Kapalua Bay Fair · Sun 12:00 4.9/10 Napili Bay Fair · Sun 12:00 4.9/10 Molokini Crater Fair · Sun 10:00 4.7/10

Forecast spot map

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

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

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

Nearby alternatives in USA

Ulua Mokapu

17 km away

✅ Good

Hawaii

18 km away

✅ Good

Maluaka Turtle Town

20 km away

❌ Poor

Ahihi Kinau

24 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

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Snorkel Score (next 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.51 around Sun 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 0.8m to 0.82m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 0.53 to 5.38m/s).

Tides range from 0.26m to 0.98m; 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
Sun 05:00 0.82 · high 1.76 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 0.82 · high 1.93 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 0.82 · high 1.94 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Sun 08:00 0.82 · high 2.51 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Sun 09:00 0.82 · high 3.96 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 10:00 0.82 · high 4.74 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 11:00 0.82 · high 5.28 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 12:00 0.82 · high 5.38 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 13:00 0.82 · high 5.21 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sun 14:00 0.82 · high 4.72 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 0.82 · high 4.42 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 0.82 · high 4.23 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 0.82 · high 3.61 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 18:00 0.82 · high 2.82 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 19:00 0.82 · high 1.64 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 20:00 0.82 · high 1.04 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 21:00 0.82 · high 1.00 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 22:00 0.80 · high 0.95 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 23:00 0.80 · high 0.92 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 00:00 0.80 · high 0.91 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 0.80 · high 0.54 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 0.80 · high 0.53 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 0.80 · high 0.95 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 0.80 · high 1.16 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 0.80 · high 1.05 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 0.80 · high 1.10 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 0.80 · high 1.09 · good 27.50 · good Good
Mon 08:00 0.80 · high 1.92 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Mon 09:00 0.80 · high 3.31 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Mon 10:00 0.80 · high 3.90 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Mon 11:00 0.80 · high 4.11 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Mon 12:00 0.80 · high 4.58 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Mon 13:00 0.80 · high 4.63 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Mon 14:00 0.80 · high 4.40 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Mon 15:00 0.80 · high 3.92 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Mon 16:00 0.80 · high 3.36 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 17:00 0.80 · high 2.41 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 18:00 0.80 · high 1.46 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Mon 19:00 0.80 · high 0.92 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 20:00 0.80 · high 0.65 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 21:00 0.80 · high 0.29 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 22:00 0.80 · high 0.21 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 23:00 0.80 · high 0.20 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 00:00 0.80 · high 0.40 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 0.80 · high 0.81 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 02:00 0.80 · high 0.29 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 03:00 0.80 · high 0.18 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 04:00 0.80 · high 0.07 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 05:00 0.80 · high 0.10 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 06:00 0.80 · high 0.30 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 07:00 0.80 · high 0.78 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Tue 08:00 0.80 · high 1.17 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Tue 09:00 0.80 · high 1.92 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Tue 10:00 0.82 · high 2.39 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Tue 11:00 0.82 · high 2.35 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Tue 12:00 0.82 · high 2.86 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Tue 13:00 0.80 · high 3.11 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Tue 14:00 0.80 · high 2.47 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Tue 15:00 0.80 · high 2.86 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Tue 16:00 0.78 · high 2.74 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Tue 17:00 0.78 · high 2.67 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 18:00 0.78 · high 1.83 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 19:00 0.76 · high 1.04 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 20:00 0.76 · high 0.82 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 21:00 0.74 · high 1.03 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 22:00 0.74 · high 1.07 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 23:00 0.72 · high 1.10 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 00:00 0.72 · high 1.27 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 01:00 0.72 · high 1.16 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 02:00 0.72 · high 1.31 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 03:00 0.72 · high 1.28 · good 27.60 · good Poor