Honolua Bay, Maui: dive & snorkel conditions
Honolua 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 91%.
Open Honolua Bay in the app
Brown Water Advisory in effect near Honolua Bay.
DT Fleming Beach Park, 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
Nearshore reef
Kayak
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Ledge (100 ft) 1.4 km out
Boat
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Blue water (300 ft+) 3.4 km out
Next 7 days at Honolua Bay
| Day | Divability | Visibility | Wind | Swell | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 15 kt ENE | 5.9 ft @ 9s | 91% |
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Poor 3–8 ft | 15 kt ENE | 4.9 ft @ 8s | 91% |
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Fair 8–15 ft | 16 kt ENE | 5.2 ft @ 9s | 86% |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 16 kt ENE | 5.6 ft @ 9s | 82% | |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 16 kt ENE | 5.2 ft @ 8s | 75% | |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Fair 8–15 ft | 15 kt ENE | 4.9 ft @ 8s | 68% | |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 16 kt ENE | 4.9 ft @ 8s | 61% |
About Honolua Bay
- Honolua Bay faces north-northwest (330°): swell from that side arrives head-on.
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Mala Wharf boat ramp.
- Water 100 ft (30 m) deep starts about 1.4 km out.
- Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 3.4 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 Honolua Bay
- Is it good to snorkel or dive at Honolua Bay today?
- On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Honolua Bay No-go (Brown Water Advisory). Conditions look unsafe or not worth it today.
- What is the water visibility at Honolua Bay 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 Honolua Bay today?
- No hour on Tuesday, November 3 looks good enough to recommend.
- How do you get in the water at Honolua Bay?
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Mala Wharf boat ramp.
Other Maui spots today
- 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
- 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.