Hana Bay, Maui: dive & snorkel conditions
Hana Bay, 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 90%.
Open Hana Bay in the appNo Hawaii DOH Brown Water Advisory near Hana Bay today.
Today by how you get in
Shore
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Nearshore reef
Kayak
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Ledge (100 ft) 1.3 km out
Boat
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Blue water (300 ft+) 2.9 km out
Next 7 days at Hana Bay
| Day | Divability | Visibility | Wind | Swell | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✕ No-go 0 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 6 kt ENE | 6.2 ft @ 8s | 90% | |
| ✕ No-go 0 | Poor 3–8 ft | 4 kt ENE | 5.9 ft @ 8s | 90% | |
| ✕ No-go 0 | Poor 3–8 ft | 4 kt ESE | 6.6 ft @ 8s | 86% | |
| – Caution 54 by boat | Poor 3–8 ft | 4 kt ENE | 7.9 ft @ 9s | 81% | |
| ✕ No-go 30 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 6 kt ENE | 7.9 ft @ 8s | 74% | |
| ✕ No-go 30 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 5 kt ENE | 6.9 ft @ 8s | 68% | |
| ✕ No-go 30 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 5 kt E | 6.2 ft @ 8s | 61% |
About Hana Bay
- Hana Bay faces east-northeast (70°): swell from that side arrives head-on.
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Hana Bay boat ramp.
- Water 100 ft (30 m) deep starts about 1.3 km out.
- Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 2.9 km out.
What spoils the visibility here
- It faces the trade winds (east-northeast most days), so wind chop often cuts visibility.
- Heavy rain sends brown runoff into the water for a few days; Hawaii DOH posts Brown Water Advisories when it does.
Questions about Hana Bay
- Is it good to snorkel or dive at Hana Bay today?
- On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Hana Bay No-go (Brown Water Advisory). Conditions look unsafe or not worth it today.
- What is the water visibility at Hana Bay today?
- Very Poor, 0–3 ft (0–1 m) expected on Tuesday, November 3, with 90% 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 Hana Bay today?
- No hour on Tuesday, November 3 looks good enough to recommend.
- How do you get in the water at Hana Bay?
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Hana Bay boat ramp.
Other Maui spots today
- Honolua Bay · No-go
- Kapalua Bay · No-go
- Kahekili (Airport Beach) · No-go
- Black Rock (Kaanapali) · No-go
- Olowalu · No-go
- Coral Gardens · No-go
- Ulua & Mokapu (Wailea) · No-go
- Makena Landing · No-go
Estimates from wind, swell, rain, runoff, tides and ocean conditions; check conditions on site before going in. How the forecast works.