Sharks Cove Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sat 05:01 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Sat 05:01 (HST)

Sharks Cove looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Sat 13:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Sat 06:00 (HST)

Later today

Poor · 3.2/10

Sat 13:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 3.5/10

Mon 07:00 (HST)

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

Score: 3.2/10

Best time: Sat 13:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Sat 07:00 (Poor).

Best afternoon signal: Sat 13:00 (Poor). Peak afternoon wind is about 10.0 m/s.

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Best nearby spots later today

Electric Beach 3.0/10 Poor · Sat 08:00 Kahe Point 3.0/10 Poor · Sat 08:00 Hanauma Bay 2.4/10 Poor · Sat 07:00

Weakest nearby later today

Electric Beach Kahe Point Hanauma Bay

Read the Oahu snorkeling guide for coast, access and best-month guidance.

Local beach intelligence

AreaNorth Shore

DifficultyModerate

Best timeSummer mornings

ExposureNorth Shore; unsafe during winter surf

ShoreLava-rock tide pools and cove

Plan your visit

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

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AccessShore entry is over lava rock and the cove changes quickly with swell. Treat winter North Shore surf as a no-entry signal.

ParkingParking fills quickly on the North Shore. Use legal spaces and keep emergency access clear.

ReservationsNo general snorkel reservation is listed. Check posted rules and current surf notices.

ClosuresDo not enter during large surf, strong surge, or a posted closure. Summer conditions are usually the more practical window.

Marine lifeSharks Cove sits in the Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District. Do not take fish, coral, rocks, or shells.

Hawaiʻi marine rules and notices

Sunrise

06:22

Sunset

18:24

Water

26.7°C

Max air

29.0°C

Sky

Cloudy

100% 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

Saturday

❌ Poor conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Sunday

❌ Poor conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Mon 07:00: Fair (0.35) · still limited by waves, wind
  • Mon 08:00: Poor (0.35) · still limited by waves, wind
  • Sat 13:00: Poor (0.32) · still limited by waves, wind

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (69 hours)
  • Tide/current (61 hours)
  • Wind (59 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 34/100

Low peak drift risk around Sat 08:00.

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.

Upcoming high tides

Next early morning high tide: Sun 03:00

Sat 14:00, Sun 03:00, Sun 14:00, Mon 03:00, Mon 14:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Electric Beach Poor · Sat 08:00 3.0/10 Kahe Point Poor · Sat 08:00 3.0/10 Hanauma Bay Poor · Sat 07:00 2.4/10 Lanikai Beach Poor · Sat 07:00 1.9/10

Forecast spot map

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

Electric Beach Kahe Point Hanauma Bay Lanikai Beach
  1. Electric Beach
  2. Kahe Point
  3. Hanauma Bay
  4. Lanikai Beach

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

Nearby alternatives in USA

Oahu

24 km away

❌ Poor

Electric Beach

33 km away

❌ Poor

Kahe Point

33 km away

❌ Poor

Lanikai Beach

46 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

Viewing current forecast

Sat 06:00 – Tue 06:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (next 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.32 around Sat 13:00; 0 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 3.12m to 3.62m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 0/24 sampled hours (range 6.68 to 10.91m/s).

Tides range from 0.3m to 0.84m; 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 07:00 3.12 · high 6.68 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 08:00 3.16 · high 7.62 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 09:00 3.18 · high 7.99 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 10:00 3.22 · high 9.00 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 11:00 3.24 · high 9.40 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Sat 12:00 3.28 · high 9.96 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Sat 13:00 3.32 · high 9.02 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Sat 14:00 3.36 · high 9.66 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Sat 15:00 3.44 · high 9.00 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Sat 16:00 3.50 · high 8.74 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Sat 17:00 3.58 · high 8.32 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 18:00 3.58 · high 9.33 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 19:00 3.58 · high 9.64 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 20:00 3.58 · high 9.77 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 21:00 3.58 · high 10.06 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 22:00 3.60 · high 10.01 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Sat 23:00 3.60 · high 10.42 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 00:00 3.60 · high 10.69 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 01:00 3.62 · high 10.91 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 02:00 3.62 · high 10.65 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 03:00 3.60 · high 9.58 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 04:00 3.56 · high 9.79 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 05:00 3.54 · high 9.91 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 3.52 · high 9.68 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 3.52 · high 9.04 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 08:00 3.50 · high 9.14 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 09:00 3.46 · high 9.46 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 10:00 3.40 · high 9.59 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 11:00 3.36 · high 9.02 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 12:00 3.32 · high 9.43 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 13:00 3.30 · high 9.86 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 14:00 3.26 · high 10.05 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 3.24 · high 9.50 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 3.20 · high 8.35 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 3.18 · high 8.50 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 18:00 3.12 · high 8.20 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 19:00 3.06 · high 8.80 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 20:00 3.00 · high 8.70 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 21:00 2.94 · high 8.01 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 22:00 2.88 · high 7.77 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Sun 23:00 2.82 · high 7.36 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 00:00 2.78 · high 7.17 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 2.76 · high 7.47 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 2.72 · high 7.02 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 2.68 · high 7.31 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 2.64 · high 6.79 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 2.60 · high 7.44 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 2.58 · high 7.17 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 2.58 · high 6.62 · high 26.60 · good Fair
Mon 08:00 2.56 · high 6.92 · high 26.60 · good Poor
Mon 09:00 2.54 · high 7.73 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 10:00 2.52 · high 8.07 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 11:00 2.50 · high 7.97 · high 26.70 · good Poor
Mon 12:00 2.48 · high 8.28 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Mon 13:00 2.46 · high 8.32 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Mon 14:00 2.44 · high 8.12 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Mon 15:00 2.40 · high 7.17 · high 26.80 · good Poor
Mon 16:00 2.34 · high 6.21 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 17:00 2.30 · high 5.47 · high 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 18:00 2.26 · high 4.99 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 19:00 2.22 · high 4.40 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 20:00 2.18 · high 4.74 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 21:00 2.16 · high 4.18 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 22:00 2.14 · high 4.23 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Mon 23:00 2.12 · high 3.57 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 00:00 2.10 · high 2.82 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 01:00 2.06 · high 3.20 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 02:00 2.04 · high 2.91 · good 26.90 · good Poor
Tue 03:00 2.00 · high 3.39 · good 26.90 · good Poor