Ulua Mokapu Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Mon 05:22 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Data updated Mon 05:22 (HST)

Ulua Mokapu looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Mon 08:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.

Right now (forecast)

Poor · 0.0/10

Mon 05:00 (HST)

Later today

Fair · 5.1/10

Mon 08:00 (HST)

Next three days

Fair · 5.1/10

Mon 08:00 (HST)

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

Score: 5.1/10

Best time: Mon 08:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Mon 08:00 (Fair).

Best afternoon signal: Mon 12:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 5.0 m/s.

Email me when it is good Compare nearby spots

Best nearby spots later today

Ahihi Kinau 5.3/10 Fair · Mon 12:00 Maluaka Turtle Town 5.3/10 Fair · Mon 12:00 Kaanapali Beach 5.0/10 Fair · Mon 07:00

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

06:16

Sunset

18:16

Water

27.8°C

Max air

30.7°C

Sky

Clear

20% 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

Monday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Tuesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Wednesday

⚠️ Fair conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Best available hours

  • Mon 08:00: Fair (0.51) · still limited by waves, tide/current
  • Mon 09:00: Fair (0.51) · still limited by waves
  • Mon 10:00: Fair (0.50) · still limited by waves

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Waves (71 hours)
  • Tide/current (66 hours)
  • Darkness (50 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 34/100

Low peak drift risk around Mon 17:00.

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: Tue 05:00

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

Nearby snorkel spot map

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

Ahihi Kinau Fair · Mon 12:00 5.3/10 Maluaka Turtle Town Fair · Mon 12:00 5.3/10 Kaanapali Beach Fair · Mon 07:00 5.0/10 Kaanapali Black Rock Fair · Mon 07:00 5.0/10 Molokini Crater Fair · Mon 07:00 4.8/10 Honolua Bay Fair · Mon 08:00 4.6/10 Kapalua Bay Fair · Mon 08:00 4.6/10 Napili Bay Fair · Mon 08:00 4.6/10

Forecast spot map

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

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

Viewing historical data

Fri 05:00 – Mon 05:00 (HST)

Previous day Yesterday Next day Live

Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.52 around Fri 07:00; 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.

Conditions (24h trends)

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0/24 sampled hours stay at or below 0.36m (range 1.32m to 1.38m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 18/24 sampled hours (range 1.03 to 6.37m/s).

Tides range from 0.35m to 0.9m; 1 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 05:00 1.34 · high 2.52 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Fri 06:00 1.34 · high 2.31 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Fri 07:00 1.32 · high 2.92 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Fri 08:00 1.32 · high 2.77 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Fri 09:00 1.38 · high 3.34 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Fri 10:00 1.38 · high 5.26 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Fri 11:00 1.36 · high 6.35 · high 27.90 · good Fair
Fri 12:00 1.36 · high 6.30 · high 28.00 · good Fair
Fri 13:00 1.36 · high 5.73 · high 28.10 · good Fair
Fri 14:00 1.36 · high 6.05 · high 28.20 · good Poor
Fri 15:00 1.34 · high 6.37 · high 28.20 · good Poor
Fri 16:00 1.34 · high 5.97 · high 28.20 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 1.32 · high 5.22 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Fri 18:00 1.32 · high 4.72 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Fri 19:00 1.34 · high 3.32 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 20:00 1.34 · high 2.41 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Fri 21:00 1.34 · high 1.92 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 22:00 1.36 · high 2.09 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Fri 23:00 1.36 · high 2.17 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 00:00 1.36 · high 2.25 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 01:00 1.38 · high 2.56 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 02:00 1.34 · high 1.35 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 1.34 · high 1.03 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 1.32 · high 1.16 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 1.32 · high 1.81 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 1.32 · high 1.66 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 1.30 · high 1.34 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sat 08:00 1.30 · high 1.26 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sat 09:00 1.30 · high 2.15 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sat 10:00 1.32 · high 3.51 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sat 11:00 1.32 · high 3.87 · good 27.90 · good Fair
Sat 12:00 1.32 · high 3.67 · good 28.00 · good Fair
Sat 13:00 1.32 · high 3.62 · good 28.10 · good Fair
Sat 14:00 1.32 · high 5.02 · good 28.20 · good Poor
Sat 15:00 1.32 · high 4.36 · good 28.20 · good Poor
Sat 16:00 1.30 · high 3.77 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Sat 17:00 1.30 · high 2.83 · good 28.10 · good Poor
Sat 18:00 1.30 · high 2.32 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sat 19:00 1.28 · high 2.11 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sat 20:00 1.28 · high 2.03 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sat 21:00 1.28 · high 2.00 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 22:00 1.26 · high 1.51 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sat 23:00 1.26 · high 1.38 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 00:00 1.26 · high 1.53 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 01:00 1.30 · high 1.94 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 02:00 1.28 · high 1.46 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 03:00 1.28 · high 2.00 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 04:00 1.30 · high 1.15 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 05:00 1.30 · high 0.85 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 1.32 · high 1.05 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 1.32 · high 1.27 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 08:00 1.34 · high 2.64 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 09:00 1.34 · high 2.73 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 10:00 1.36 · high 3.34 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 11:00 1.36 · high 2.95 · good 27.80 · good Fair
Sun 12:00 1.38 · high 3.16 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 13:00 1.38 · high 3.30 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 14:00 1.40 · high 2.44 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 1.40 · high 2.04 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 1.42 · high 2.98 · good 28.00 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 1.42 · high 2.46 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 18:00 1.42 · high 2.55 · good 27.90 · good Poor
Sun 19:00 1.44 · high 2.50 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 20:00 1.44 · high 2.33 · good 27.80 · good Poor
Sun 21:00 1.46 · high 2.10 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 22:00 1.50 · high 1.66 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 23:00 1.52 · high 1.35 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 00:00 1.56 · high 0.92 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 1.58 · high 0.96 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 1.62 · high 0.50 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 1.66 · high 1.86 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 1.70 · high 1.77 · good 27.50 · good Poor