Olowalu, Maui: dive & snorkel conditions
Olowalu, 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 Olowalu in the appNo Hawaii DOH Brown Water Advisory near Olowalu 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) 0.6 km out
Boat
✕ No-go 0
DOH Brown Water Advisory in effect
Blue water (300 ft+) 4.6 km out
Next 7 days at Olowalu
| Day | Divability | Visibility | Wind | Swell | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✕ No-go 0 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 6 kt ENE | 3.3 ft @ 10s | 91% | |
| ✕ No-go 0 | Poor 3–8 ft | 2 kt S | 3 ft @ 9s | 91% | |
| ✕ No-go 0 | Fair 8–15 ft | 3 kt S | 3 ft @ 10s | 86% | |
| ✓ Go 73 by boat | Good 15–25 ft | 5 kt ENE | 3.3 ft @ 10s | 82% | |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 9 kt NE | 3.6 ft @ 9s | 75% | |
| ✓ Go 72 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 6 kt ENE | 3.3 ft @ 9s | 68% | |
| ✓ Go 79 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 2 kt SE | 3.3 ft @ 9s | 61% |
About Olowalu
- Olowalu faces south-southwest (200°): 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 0.6 km out.
- Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 4.6 km out.
What spoils the visibility here
- South swells, mostly May to September, reach it.
- 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 Olowalu
- Is it good to snorkel or dive at Olowalu today?
- On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Olowalu No-go (Brown Water Advisory). Conditions look unsafe or not worth it today.
- What is the water visibility at Olowalu 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 Olowalu today?
- No hour on Tuesday, November 3 looks good enough to recommend.
- How do you get in the water at Olowalu?
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Mala Wharf boat ramp.
Other Maui spots today
- Honolua Bay · No-go
- Kapalua Bay · No-go
- Kahekili (Airport Beach) · No-go
- Black Rock (Kaanapali) · 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.