Kapalua Bay, Maui: dive & snorkel conditions
Kapalua 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 Kapalua Bay in the app
Brown Water Advisory in effect near Kapalua Bay.
DT Fleming 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
Nearshore reef
Kayak
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Ledge (100 ft) 0.8 km out
Boat
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Blue water (300 ft+) 2.5 km out
Next 7 days at Kapalua Bay
| Day | Divability | Visibility | Wind | Swell | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 15 kt ENE | 4.3 ft @ 8s | 91% |
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Poor 3–8 ft | 15 kt ENE | 3.9 ft @ 8s | 91% |
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Fair 8–15 ft | 16 kt ENE | 3.9 ft @ 9s | 86% |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 16 kt ENE | 4.3 ft @ 9s | 82% | |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 16 kt ENE | 4.3 ft @ 7s | 75% | |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Fair 8–15 ft | 15 kt ENE | 3.6 ft @ 8s | 68% | |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 16 kt ENE | 3.6 ft @ 8s | 61% |
About Kapalua Bay
- Kapalua Bay faces west-northwest (290°): 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 0.8 km out.
- Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 2.5 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 Kapalua Bay
- Is it good to snorkel or dive at Kapalua Bay today?
- On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Kapalua Bay No-go (Brown Water Advisory). Conditions look unsafe or not worth it today.
- What is the water visibility at Kapalua 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 Kapalua Bay today?
- No hour on Tuesday, November 3 looks good enough to recommend.
- How do you get in the water at Kapalua Bay?
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Mala Wharf boat ramp.
Other Maui spots today
- Honolua 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.