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Ulua Mokapu Snorkel Report Today

USA · Updated Thu 12:00 (HST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

Marginal Report Thu 02:12

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

Best morning signal: Thu 07:00 (Fair).

Best afternoon signal: Thu 13:00 (Poor). Peak afternoon wind is about 7.5 m/s.

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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

27.4°C

Max air

30.8°C

Sky

Clear

26% 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 (71 hours)
  • Tide/current (65 hours)
  • Darkness (50 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

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

Low · 34/100

Low peak drift risk around Thu 09:00.

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: 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

Fri 12:00 – Mon 12:00 (HST)

Previous day Yesterday Next day Live

Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.55 around Fri 09:00; 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 0.68m to 0.86m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 24/24 sampled hours (range 1.25 to 3.62m/s).

Tides range from 0.23m to 0.88m; 1 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
Fri 12:00 0.68 · high 1.48 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Fri 13:00 0.68 · high 1.48 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 14:00 0.68 · high 1.25 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 15:00 0.68 · high 1.48 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 16:00 0.68 · high 1.77 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 0.70 · high 1.82 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Fri 18:00 0.70 · high 1.90 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Fri 19:00 0.70 · high 2.43 · good 27.20 · good Good
Fri 20:00 0.72 · high 3.01 · good 27.30 · good Fair
Fri 21:00 0.72 · high 3.39 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Fri 22:00 0.74 · high 3.62 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Fri 23:00 0.74 · high 3.36 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sat 00:00 0.76 · high 2.86 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 01:00 0.76 · high 2.97 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 02:00 0.76 · high 2.94 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 0.76 · high 2.66 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 0.78 · high 2.11 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 0.78 · high 2.04 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sat 06:00 0.80 · high 2.00 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sat 07:00 0.82 · high 2.50 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sat 08:00 0.82 · high 2.55 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 09:00 0.84 · high 2.52 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Sat 10:00 0.86 · high 2.26 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Sat 11:00 0.86 · high 1.81 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Sat 12:00 0.86 · high 1.97 · good 27.30 · good Poor
Sat 13:00 0.86 · high 2.40 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Sat 14:00 0.84 · high 2.44 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Sat 15:00 0.84 · high 2.40 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Sat 16:00 0.84 · high 1.81 · good 27.20 · good Poor
Sat 17:00 0.86 · high 1.51 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Sat 18:00 0.86 · high 2.39 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Sat 19:00 0.86 · high 2.89 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Sat 20:00 0.88 · high 3.11 · good 27.30 · good Fair
Sat 21:00 0.88 · high 3.05 · good 27.50 · good Fair
Sat 22:00 0.90 · high 3.41 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sat 23:00 0.92 · high 3.32 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Sun 00:00 0.96 · high 2.84 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 01:00 0.96 · high 2.41 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 02:00 0.98 · high 2.19 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 03:00 0.98 · high 2.67 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 04:00 0.98 · high 2.30 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Sun 05:00 0.96 · high 1.77 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 06:00 0.96 · high 2.06 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Sun 07:00 0.96 · high 2.27 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sun 08:00 0.94 · high 2.12 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sun 09:00 0.94 · high 1.86 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Sun 10:00 0.94 · high 1.68 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Sun 11:00 0.96 · high 1.73 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Sun 12:00 0.96 · high 1.77 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Sun 13:00 0.96 · high 2.27 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Sun 14:00 0.94 · high 2.76 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Sun 15:00 0.94 · high 2.82 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Sun 16:00 0.94 · high 2.72 · good 27.10 · good Poor
Sun 17:00 0.96 · high 2.91 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Sun 18:00 0.96 · high 3.01 · good 27.10 · good Fair
Sun 19:00 0.98 · high 3.36 · good 27.20 · good Fair
Sun 20:00 1.00 · high 4.40 · good 27.30 · good Fair
Sun 21:00 1.00 · high 4.72 · good 27.40 · good Fair
Sun 22:00 1.02 · high 3.94 · good 27.60 · good Fair
Sun 23:00 1.02 · high 3.35 · good 27.70 · good Fair
Mon 00:00 1.04 · high 3.18 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 01:00 1.04 · high 2.87 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 02:00 1.04 · high 2.80 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 03:00 1.04 · high 2.54 · good 27.70 · good Poor
Mon 04:00 1.04 · high 2.62 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 05:00 1.02 · high 2.39 · good 27.60 · good Poor
Mon 06:00 1.02 · high 2.39 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 07:00 1.02 · high 2.44 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 08:00 1.00 · high 2.33 · good 27.50 · good Poor
Mon 09:00 1.00 · high 2.15 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 10:00 1.02 · high 2.35 · good 27.40 · good Poor
Mon 11:00 0.92 · high 2.27 · good 27.40 · good Poor