Ulua Mokapu Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Sun 16:08 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Poor Data updated Sun 16:08 (HST)

Ulua Mokapu has no good model window later today. Check the three-day outlook and official beach advisories.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Sun 16:00 (HST)

Later today

No fresh data for this period.

Next three days

Good · 5.7/10

Mon 07:00 (HST)

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

Score: 0.0/10

Best time: -

Main risk: Waves

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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.

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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

06:16

Sunset

18:16

Water

28.1°C

Max air

28.2°C

Sky

Partly cloudy

68% 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)

3-day planner Best available Show data

3-day planner

Sunday

❌ Poor 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)
  • Tide/current (61 hours)
  • Darkness (50 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: Mon 04:00

Mon 04:00, Mon 16:00, Tue 05:00, Tue 16:00, Wed 06:00

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Ahihi Kinau Unknown No recent score Honolua Bay Unknown No recent score Kaanapali Beach Unknown No recent score Kaanapali Black Rock Unknown No recent score Kapalua Bay Unknown No recent score Maluaka Turtle Town Unknown No recent score Molokini Crater Unknown No recent score Napili Bay Unknown No recent score

Forecast spot map

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

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

✅ Good

Advanced forecast data

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Fri 16:00 – Mon 16:00 (HST)

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Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.27 around Sat 10:00; 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 1.5m to 2.14m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 0/24 sampled hours (range 6.66 to 13.36m/s).

Tides range from 0.3m to 1.0m; 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
Fri 16:00 1.56 · high 9.92 · high 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 1.56 · high 10.55 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 18:00 1.54 · high 11.42 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 19:00 1.52 · high 12.38 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 20:00 1.50 · high 8.70 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 21:00 1.52 · high 9.57 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 22:00 1.54 · high 9.92 · high 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 23:00 1.56 · high 10.19 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 00:00 1.66 · high 10.20 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 01:00 1.66 · high 10.23 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 02:00 1.70 · high 13.36 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 1.90 · high 11.24 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 1.96 · high 11.61 · high 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 2.02 · high 10.84 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 2.04 · high 10.62 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 2.04 · high 11.42 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 08:00 2.06 · high 10.50 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 09:00 2.08 · high 9.74 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 10:00 2.08 · high 9.41 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 11:00 2.10 · high 9.02 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 12:00 2.12 · high 7.90 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 13:00 2.12 · high 6.66 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 14:00 2.14 · high 9.57 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 15:00 2.14 · high 9.23 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 16:00 2.16 · high 9.17 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 17:00 2.16 · high 7.85 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 18:00 2.12 · high 7.20 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 19:00 2.10 · high 6.12 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 20:00 2.06 · high 5.31 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 21:00 2.04 · high 5.27 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 22:00 2.00 · high 5.63 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 23:00 1.98 · high 5.85 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 00:00 1.94 · high 5.43 · high 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 01:00 2.16 · high 4.56 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 02:00 1.88 · high 4.35 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 03:00 1.88 · high 4.15 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 04:00 1.86 · high 3.86 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 05:00 1.86 · high 3.47 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 1.88 · high 3.01 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 1.90 · high 3.40 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 08:00 1.92 · high 3.57 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 09:00 1.90 · high 3.35 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 10:00 1.90 · high 3.44 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sun 11:00 1.88 · high 3.64 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sun 12:00 1.88 · high 3.94 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Sun 13:00 1.88 · high 3.79 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Sun 14:00 1.88 · high 3.81 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 1.86 · high 3.27 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 1.86 · high 2.67 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 1.84 · high 3.11 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 18:00 1.84 · high 2.33 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 19:00 1.84 · high 1.54 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 20:00 1.84 · high 1.70 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 21:00 1.82 · high 1.67 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 22:00 1.82 · high 1.53 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 23:00 1.80 · high 1.39 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 00:00 1.76 · high 1.38 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 1.68 · high 2.44 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 1.66 · high 0.85 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 1.68 · high 0.96 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 1.72 · high 0.82 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 1.50 · high 0.47 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 1.50 · high 0.49 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 1.50 · high 0.95 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Mon 08:00 1.50 · high 2.17 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Mon 09:00 1.50 · high 2.88 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Mon 10:00 1.50 · high 3.78 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Mon 11:00 1.50 · high 4.19 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Mon 12:00 1.50 · high 4.44 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Mon 13:00 1.50 · high 4.46 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Mon 14:00 1.50 · high 4.99 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Mon 15:00 1.48 · high 4.52 · good 28.00 · good Poor