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Black Rock (Kaanapali), Maui: dive & snorkel conditions
Black Rock (Kaanapali), Tuesday, November 3: visibility Very Poor, 0–3 ft (0–1 m), and No-go (Brown Water Advisory) to dive or snorkel.
Updated ; the forecast refreshes every 6 hours. Confidence 91%.
Open Black Rock (Kaanapali) in the app
Brown Water Advisory in effect near Black Rock (Kaanapali).
Hanakao'o Beach Park, posted Nov 3.
Kaopala bay to Honokowai Point, posted Nov 3.
Hawaii DOH asks people to stay out of brown or murky water.
Today by how you get in
Shore
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Ledge (100 ft) 0.4 km out
Kayak
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Ledge (100 ft) 0.4 km out
Next 7 days at Black Rock (Kaanapali)
| Day | Divability | Visibility | Wind | Swell | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 10 kt NE | 4.3 ft @ 8s | 91% |
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Poor 3–8 ft | 9 kt NE | 3.9 ft @ 8s | 91% |
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Fair 8–15 ft | 8 kt NE | 3.9 ft @ 9s | 86% |
| – Caution 62 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 10 kt ENE | 4.3 ft @ 9s | 82% | |
| – Caution 46 from shore | Excellent 25–60 ft | 12 kt NE | 4.3 ft @ 7s | 75% | |
| – Caution 61 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 10 kt NE | 3.6 ft @ 8s | 68% | |
| ✓ Go 76 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 8 kt ENE | 3.6 ft @ 8s | 61% |
About Black Rock (Kaanapali)
- Black Rock (Kaanapali) faces west (270°): swell from that side arrives head-on.
- Swim or kayak in from shore.
- Water 100 ft (30 m) deep starts about 0.4 km out.
- Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 5.8 km out.
What spoils the visibility here
- North and northwest swells, mostly October to April, hit it head-on and stir up the bottom.
- It is sheltered from the usual trade winds; Kona (southerly) winds and swells are its weak spot.
- Heavy rain sends brown runoff into the water for a few days; Hawaii DOH posts Brown Water Advisories when it does.
Questions about Black Rock (Kaanapali)
- Is it good to snorkel or dive at Black Rock (Kaanapali) today?
- On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Black Rock (Kaanapali) No-go (Brown Water Advisory). Conditions look unsafe or not worth it today.
- What is the water visibility at Black Rock (Kaanapali) today?
- Very Poor, 0–3 ft (0–1 m) expected on Tuesday, November 3, with 91% confidence. It is an estimate from wind, swell, rain, runoff and ocean conditions, not a measurement.
- What's the best time to get in the water at Black Rock (Kaanapali) today?
- No hour on Tuesday, November 3 looks good enough to recommend.
- How do you get in the water at Black Rock (Kaanapali)?
- Swim or kayak in from shore.
Other Maui spots today
- Honolua Bay · No-go
- Kapalua Bay · No-go
- Kahekili (Airport Beach) · No-go
- Olowalu · No-go
- Coral Gardens · No-go
- Ulua & Mokapu (Wailea) · No-go
- Makena Landing · No-go
- Ahihi Cove · No-go
Estimates from wind, swell, rain, runoff, tides and ocean conditions; check conditions on site before going in. How the forecast works.