MARINE REPORT / 72 HOURS
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Maui beach forecast verdict
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Model updated: Sat 01:45 (HST)
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Main risk: Changing Conditions
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South Maui is the call later today; North Maui is the coast to skip.
Shore beats the boat today: Ulua Mokapu (5.6/10) vs Molokini (5.4/10).
A Maui coast looks usable later today. Check boat availability.
Best nearby spots later today
Weakest nearby later today
Read the Maui snorkeling guide for coast, access and best-month guidance. Also: Maui vs Big Island, Maui vs Oahu Planning Maui in January? Where to snorkel in January compares destinations and local seasonal cautions.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · HST · Data updated Sat 01:45
South Maui is the call later today; North 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.
Ulua Mokapu has the best forecast in South Maui later today.
Forecast for the hour starting Sat 02:00: 1.0 m waves and 2.2 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Sat 07:00, with 1.0 m waves and 3.6 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Sat 07:00, with 1.0 m waves and 3.6 m/s wind.
Kaanapali Black Rock has the best forecast in West Maui later today.
Forecast for the hour starting Sat 02:00: 1.4 m waves and 7.3 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Sat 13:00, with 1.0 m waves and 4.2 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Sun 09:00, with 1.1 m waves and 4.8 m/s wind.
Honolua Bay has the best forecast in North Maui later today.
Forecast for the hour starting Sat 02:00: 1.4 m waves and 7.3 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Sat 07:00, with 1.4 m waves and 6.9 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Sun 09:00, with 1.4 m waves and 7.8 m/s wind.
Ulua Mokapu · 5.6/10
Its best forecast hour is Sat 07:00, with 1.0 m waves and 3.6 m/s wind.
Swell arrives from SSE (162°); bays facing away from that direction stay calmer. Tidal current is about 0.20 m/s. The tide is not at high.
Honolua Bay · 3.5/10
Its best forecast hour is Sat 07:00, with 1.4 m waves and 6.9 m/s wind.
A camera shows one stretch of coast. Check its time stamp and the official alerts too.
Maui sea temperature · Compare Hawaii islands · Read the Maui snorkeling guide
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.
These notes help with planning. Rules and closures can change.
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.
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No daylight hour meets the good model threshold in the next 72 hours. Check the hourly table for details.
Main blockers across the next 72 hours:
Drift estimate from wind, swell, current and warm water.
Low peak drift risk around Sun 01:00.
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.
Next early morning high tide: Sat 08:00
Sat 08:00, Mon 11:00
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Compare nearby spot forecasts for later today before choosing a beach.
Use the map to see where the compared spots sit. Open a card for the hourly forecast.
This is a location diagram, not a marine chart. Check the shore and local signs in person.
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Sun 02:00 – Wed 02:00 (HST)
Best snorkel score is 0.42 around Sun 10:00; 6 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.
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0/24 sampled hours stay at or below 0.36m (range 0.82m to 0.86m).
Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 21/24 sampled hours (range 1.17 to 5.76m/s).
Tides range from 0.39m to 0.83m; 1 of 24 hours are in or near peak slack windows.
We score each hour from 0 to 1 using daylight and these weighted components:
| Time | Wave (m) | Wind (m/s) | Sea temp (°C) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 02:00 | 0.82 · high | 1.70 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sun 03:00 | 0.82 · high | 1.80 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sun 04:00 | 0.82 · high | 1.66 · good | 27.80 · good | Poor |
| Sun 05:00 | 0.82 · high | 1.17 · good | 27.80 · good | Poor |
| Sun 06:00 | 0.82 · high | 2.08 · good | 27.80 · good | Poor |
| Sun 07:00 | 0.84 · high | 2.82 · good | 27.80 · good | Fair |
| Sun 08:00 | 0.84 · high | 3.24 · good | 27.80 · good | Fair |
| Sun 09:00 | 0.84 · high | 3.57 · good | 27.90 · good | Fair |
| Sun 10:00 | 0.84 · high | 4.37 · good | 27.90 · good | Fair |
| Sun 11:00 | 0.84 · high | 5.07 · good | 28.00 · good | Fair |
| Sun 12:00 | 0.84 · high | 5.62 · high | 28.10 · good | Fair |
| Sun 13:00 | 0.86 · high | 5.38 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Sun 14:00 | 0.86 · high | 5.76 · high | 28.20 · good | Poor |
| Sun 15:00 | 0.86 · high | 5.14 · good | 28.20 · good | Poor |
| Sun 16:00 | 0.86 · high | 5.56 · high | 28.20 · good | Poor |
| Sun 17:00 | 0.86 · high | 4.67 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Sun 18:00 | 0.86 · high | 4.03 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Sun 19:00 | 0.84 · high | 3.53 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Sun 20:00 | 0.84 · high | 3.36 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Sun 21:00 | 0.84 · high | 3.33 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Sun 22:00 | 0.82 · high | 3.32 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Sun 23:00 | 0.82 · high | 2.99 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Mon 00:00 | 0.82 · high | 2.71 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 01:00 | 0.86 · high | 1.84 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 02:00 | 0.86 · high | 3.78 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 03:00 | 0.86 · high | 3.90 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 04:00 | 0.84 · high | 3.91 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 05:00 | 0.84 · high | 3.81 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 06:00 | 0.86 · high | 3.94 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 07:00 | 0.84 · high | 4.15 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 08:00 | 0.84 · high | 4.58 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Mon 09:00 | 0.82 · high | 4.77 · good | 27.90 · good | Fair |
| Mon 10:00 | 0.82 · high | 5.56 · high | 28.00 · good | Fair |
| Mon 11:00 | 0.80 · high | 6.50 · high | 28.10 · good | Fair |
| Mon 12:00 | 0.80 · high | 7.07 · high | 28.20 · good | Fair |
| Mon 13:00 | 0.78 · high | 6.94 · high | 28.20 · good | Fair |
| Mon 14:00 | 0.78 · high | 6.82 · high | 28.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 15:00 | 0.78 · high | 6.26 · high | 28.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 16:00 | 0.78 · high | 5.91 · high | 28.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 17:00 | 0.78 · high | 5.77 · high | 28.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 18:00 | 0.78 · high | 5.23 · good | 28.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 19:00 | 0.76 · high | 4.60 · good | 28.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 20:00 | 0.76 · high | 4.30 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Mon 21:00 | 0.74 · high | 2.93 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Mon 22:00 | 0.74 · high | 3.25 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Mon 23:00 | 0.72 · high | 3.13 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 00:00 | 0.72 · high | 3.01 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 01:00 | 0.76 · high | 2.93 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Tue 02:00 | 0.76 · high | 2.24 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Tue 03:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.97 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Tue 04:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.42 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Tue 05:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.39 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Tue 06:00 | 0.74 · high | 1.36 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Tue 07:00 | 0.72 · high | 1.12 · good | 28.00 · good | Fair |
| Tue 08:00 | 0.72 · high | 1.78 · good | 28.00 · good | Fair |
| Tue 09:00 | 0.72 · high | 2.62 · good | 28.00 · good | Fair |
| Tue 10:00 | 0.72 · high | 3.00 · good | 28.10 · good | Fair |
| Tue 11:00 | 0.72 · high | 3.56 · good | 28.20 · good | Fair |
| Tue 12:00 | 0.72 · high | 3.94 · good | 28.30 · good | Fair |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.72 · high | 4.22 · good | 28.30 · good | Fair |
| Tue 14:00 | 0.72 · high | 4.01 · good | 28.40 · good | Poor |
| Tue 15:00 | 0.74 · high | 3.52 · good | 28.40 · good | Poor |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.74 · high | 3.20 · good | 28.40 · good | Poor |
| Tue 17:00 | 0.76 · high | 2.43 · good | 28.30 · good | Poor |
| Tue 18:00 | 0.76 · high | 2.06 · good | 28.30 · good | Poor |
| Tue 19:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.95 · good | 28.20 · good | Poor |
| Tue 20:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.56 · good | 28.20 · good | Poor |
| Tue 21:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.49 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 22:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.52 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 23:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.20 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Wed 00:00 | 0.76 · high | 0.96 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Wed 01:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.32 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
