MARINE REPORT / 72 HOURS
USA · Updated Sat 03:20 (HST) · Source: Snapshot
Maui beach forecast verdict
Best forecast later today: Molokini Crater
This spot meets our model's good-condition threshold. It is not a safety clearance; check official advisories and local conditions.
Model updated: Sat 03:20 (HST)
The skinny
Marginal Data updated Sat 03:20 (HST)Maui looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Sat 09:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.
Poor · 0.0/10
Sat 03:00 (HST)
Fair · 5.2/10
Sat 09:00 (HST)
Good · 5.6/10
Mon 11:00 (HST)
Model estimates using Open-Meteo; not observations or safety guarantees. Check official advisories and conditions at the beach.
Score: 5.2/10
Best time: Sat 09:00
Main risk: Waves
Best morning signal: Sat 09:00 (Fair).
Best afternoon signal: Sat 12:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 6.3 m/s.
South Maui is the call later today; North Maui is the coast to skip.
The Molokini boat still has the better window (6.0/10). Shore fallback: Ulua Mokapu.
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 03:20
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.
Molokini Crater has the best forecast in South Maui later today.
Forecast for the hour starting Sat 03:00: 1.0 m waves and 2.2 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Sat 09:00, with 1.3 m waves and 1.8 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Mon 07:00, with 1.4 m waves and 0.3 m/s wind.
Kaanapali Beach has the best forecast in West Maui later today.
Forecast for the hour starting Sat 03:00: 1.4 m waves and 7.2 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 03:00: 1.4 m waves and 6.9 m/s wind.
Its best forecast hour is Sat 08:00, with 1.3 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.
Molokini Crater · 6.0/10
Its best forecast hour is Sat 09:00, with 1.3 m waves and 1.8 m/s wind.
Swell arrives from ESE (119°); bays facing away from that direction stay calmer. Tidal current is about 0.30 m/s. The tide is not at high.
Honolua Bay · 3.3/10
Its best forecast hour is Sat 08:00, with 1.3 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.
Good model window in the next 72 hours
Next good model window: Mon 10:00–11:00 (3% of the next 72h meets the model threshold)
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Saturday
⚠️ Fair conditions
Main blocker: Waves
Sunday
⚠️ Fair conditions
Main blocker: Waves
Monday
✅ Good conditions
Main blocker: Waves
The next good model window starts at Mon 10:00 and lasts until 11:00.
Main blockers across the next 72 hours:
Drift estimate from wind, swell, current and warm water.
Low peak drift risk around Sun 00:00.
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, Tue 00:00
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Compare nearby spot forecasts for later today before choosing a beach.
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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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Sat 03:00 – Tue 03:00 (HST)
Best snorkel score is 0.48 around Sat 12:00; 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.
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0/24 sampled hours stay at or below 0.36m (range 0.76m to 0.82m).
Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 1.13 to 3.97m/s).
Tides range from 0.39m to 0.79m; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 03:00 | 0.76 · high | 1.13 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sat 04:00 | 0.78 · high | 1.19 · good | 27.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 05:00 | 0.78 · high | 1.35 · good | 27.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 06:00 | 0.78 · high | 1.48 · good | 27.80 · good | Poor |
| Sat 07:00 | 0.78 · high | 1.52 · good | 27.80 · good | Fair |
| Sat 08:00 | 0.78 · high | 2.12 · good | 27.80 · good | Fair |
| Sat 09:00 | 0.78 · high | 2.44 · good | 27.90 · good | Fair |
| Sat 10:00 | 0.80 · high | 2.66 · good | 27.90 · good | Fair |
| Sat 11:00 | 0.80 · high | 2.88 · good | 28.00 · good | Fair |
| Sat 12:00 | 0.80 · high | 3.34 · good | 28.00 · good | Fair |
| Sat 13:00 | 0.82 · high | 3.54 · good | 28.10 · good | Fair |
| Sat 14:00 | 0.82 · high | 3.80 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Sat 15:00 | 0.82 · high | 3.97 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Sat 16:00 | 0.80 · high | 3.58 · good | 28.10 · good | Poor |
| Sat 17:00 | 0.80 · high | 2.95 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Sat 18:00 | 0.80 · high | 2.69 · good | 28.00 · good | Poor |
| Sat 19:00 | 0.80 · high | 2.85 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sat 20:00 | 0.80 · high | 2.13 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sat 21:00 | 0.80 · high | 2.09 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sat 22:00 | 0.80 · high | 2.46 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sat 23:00 | 0.80 · high | 1.84 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sun 00:00 | 0.80 · high | 1.65 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| Sun 01:00 | 0.82 · high | 1.49 · good | 27.90 · good | Poor |
| 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 |
