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Ulua Mokapu Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Thu 08:33 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Report Wed 23:05

Ulua Mokapu looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Fri 07:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Score: 4.8/10

Best time: Fri 07:00

Main risk: Waves

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Best nearby spots

Molokini Crater 5.1/10 Fair · Fri 20:00 Ahihi Kinau 4.9/10 Fair · Fri 17:00 Maluaka Turtle Town 4.9/10 Fair · Fri 17:00

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.

Open map

AccessUlua and Mokapu are adjacent sandy shore entries. Start near shore and move out only when the wind and swell stay low.

ParkingUse the public beach parking and follow resort access signs. Do not block the road or emergency lanes.

ReservationsNo general shore-snorkel reservation is listed. Rentals and guided trips may require separate booking.

ClosuresMove to a sheltered beach when wind, surge, or poor visibility makes the reef hard to read.

Marine lifeReef fish and turtles can be seen on calm days. Keep a hands-off distance from animals and coral.

Hawaii beach safety guidance

Sunrise

06:04

Sunset

18:56

Water

27.5°C

Max air

30.8°C

Sky

Partly cloudy

33% 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

Thursday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Friday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Saturday

❌ Poor conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Fri 17:00: Fair (0.48) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Thu 17:00: Fair (0.48) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Fri 18:00: Fair (0.43) · still limited by waves, tide/current

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (70 hours)
  • Tide/current (64 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: Thu 14:00

Thu 14:00, Fri 02:00, Fri 14:00, Sat 03:00, Sat 15:00, Sun 03:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

Compare nearby spots by score, forecast window and exposure before choosing a beach.

Molokini Crater Fair · Fri 20:00 5.1/10 Ahihi Kinau Fair · Fri 17:00 4.9/10 Maluaka Turtle Town Fair · Fri 17:00 4.9/10 Kaanapali Beach Fair · Fri 23:00 4.5/10 Kaanapali Black Rock Fair · Fri 23:00 4.5/10 Napili Bay Fair · Fri 23:00 3.8/10 Honolua Bay Fair · Thu 23:00 3.7/10 Kapalua Bay Fair · Thu 23:00 3.7/10

Forecast spot map

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

Molokini Crater Ahihi Kinau Maluaka Turtle Town Kaanapali Beach Kaanapali Black Rock Napili Bay Honolua Bay Kapalua Bay
  1. Molokini Crater
  2. Ahihi Kinau
  3. Maluaka Turtle Town
  4. Kaanapali Beach
  5. Kaanapali Black Rock
  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

Maluaka Turtle Town

4 km away

❌ Poor

Molokini Crater

8 km away

❌ Poor

Ahihi Kinau

9 km away

❌ Poor

Hawaii

9 km away

❌ Poor

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Tue 09:00 – Fri 09:00 (HST)

Previous day Yesterday Next day Live

Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.42 around Tue 13:00; 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.

Conditions (24h trends)

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0/24 sampled hours stay at or below 0.36m (range 0.98m to 1.06m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 0.96 to 3.72m/s).

Tides range from 0.13m to 1.05m; 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
Tue 09:00 0.98 · high 2.24 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Tue 10:00 0.98 · high 2.24 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Tue 11:00 1.00 · high 2.26 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 12:00 1.02 · high 2.22 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 13:00 1.02 · high 2.14 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 14:00 1.00 · high 2.11 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 15:00 1.00 · high 2.03 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 16:00 1.00 · high 2.21 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Tue 17:00 0.98 · high 2.51 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Tue 18:00 0.98 · high 2.22 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Tue 19:00 0.98 · high 2.91 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Tue 20:00 1.00 · high 3.72 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Tue 21:00 1.00 · high 3.29 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Tue 22:00 1.02 · high 3.06 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Tue 23:00 1.02 · high 2.65 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Wed 00:00 1.04 · high 2.65 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Wed 01:00 1.04 · high 2.73 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Wed 02:00 1.04 · high 2.46 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Wed 03:00 1.04 · high 2.19 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Wed 04:00 1.04 · high 2.22 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Wed 05:00 1.04 · high 2.06 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Wed 06:00 1.04 · high 1.85 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 07:00 1.04 · high 1.20 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 08:00 1.06 · high 0.96 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Wed 09:00 1.06 · high 1.09 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 10:00 1.06 · high 0.61 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 11:00 1.06 · high 0.32 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Wed 12:00 1.06 · high 1.03 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Wed 13:00 1.06 · high 1.83 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Wed 14:00 1.06 · high 1.90 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Wed 15:00 1.06 · high 1.88 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 16:00 1.06 · high 1.73 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Wed 17:00 1.08 · high 2.01 · good 27.30 · good Fair
Wed 18:00 1.08 · high 2.11 · good 27.30 · good Fair
Wed 19:00 1.08 · high 2.52 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Wed 20:00 1.14 · high 3.59 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Wed 21:00 1.14 · high 3.86 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Wed 22:00 1.14 · high 4.10 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Wed 23:00 1.16 · high 4.32 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Thu 00:00 1.16 · high 3.30 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 1.16 · high 3.81 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 1.16 · high 4.58 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 1.16 · high 4.05 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 1.16 · high 3.12 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 1.16 · high 2.11 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 1.16 · high 1.45 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 07:00 1.16 · high 1.25 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Thu 08:00 1.16 · high 1.36 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 09:00 1.16 · high 1.00 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 10:00 1.16 · high 0.85 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 11:00 1.18 · high 0.66 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Thu 12:00 1.18 · high 1.66 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 13:00 1.18 · high 1.48 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 14:00 1.16 · high 1.44 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Thu 15:00 1.16 · high 1.35 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 16:00 1.16 · high 1.61 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Thu 17:00 1.16 · high 2.67 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Thu 18:00 1.16 · high 4.17 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Thu 19:00 1.16 · high 4.43 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Thu 20:00 1.18 · high 5.17 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Thu 21:00 1.18 · high 5.47 · high 27.80 · good Fair
Thu 22:00 1.18 · high 6.83 · high 27.90 · good Fair
Thu 23:00 1.16 · high 7.72 · high 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 00:00 1.16 · high 6.34 · high 28.10 · good Poor
Fri 01:00 1.16 · high 6.24 · high 28.20 · good Poor
Fri 02:00 1.18 · high 5.67 · high 28.10 · good Poor
Fri 03:00 1.18 · high 5.13 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Fri 04:00 1.18 · high 4.88 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Fri 05:00 1.20 · high 3.80 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 06:00 1.20 · high 3.40 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 07:00 1.18 · high 2.62 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 08:00 1.18 · high 2.39 · good 27.90 · good Poor