Kaena Point, Oahu: dive & snorkel conditions
Kaena Point, 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 Kaena Point in the app
Brown Water Advisory in effect near Kaena Point.
Ka'ena Point to Waialua, posted Oct 16.
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+) 2.7 km out
Next 7 days at Kaena Point
| Day | Divability | Visibility | Wind | Swell | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Very Poor 0–3 ft | 9 kt ENE | 7.5 ft @ 10s | 91% |
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Poor 3–8 ft | 9 kt ENE | 5.9 ft @ 9s | 91% |
| · brown water | ✕ No-go 0 | Fair 8–15 ft | 9 kt ENE | 6.6 ft @ 12s | 86% |
| – Caution 60 by boat | Fair 8–15 ft | 10 kt ENE | 7.2 ft @ 12s | 82% | |
| – Caution 35 from shore | Fair 8–15 ft | 13 kt NE | 6.6 ft @ 9s | 75% | |
| – Caution 66 by boat | Good 15–25 ft | 10 kt NE | 6.6 ft @ 10s | 68% | |
| ✓ Go 70 by boat | Good 15–25 ft | 10 kt ENE | 6.2 ft @ 10s | 61% |
About Kaena Point
- Kaena Point faces west-northwest (300°): swell from that side arrives head-on.
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Waianae Small Boat Harbor.
- Water 100 ft (30 m) deep starts about 1.4 km out.
- Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 2.7 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 Kaena Point
- Is it good to snorkel or dive at Kaena Point today?
- On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Kaena Point No-go (Brown Water Advisory). Conditions look unsafe or not worth it today.
- What is the water visibility at Kaena Point 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 Kaena Point today?
- No hour on Tuesday, November 3 looks good enough to recommend.
- How do you get in the water at Kaena Point?
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Waianae Small Boat Harbor.
Other Oahu spots today
- Yokohama Bay · Go
- Ewa Beach · Go
- Electric Beach (Kahe Point) · Go
- Makaha · Go
- Magic Island · Go
- Portlock · Caution
- Sandy Beach · Caution
- Kawela · Caution
Estimates from wind, swell, rain, runoff, tides and ocean conditions; check conditions on site before going in. How the forecast works.