Is it good to snorkel or dive at Lanikai today?

On Saturday, November 7 DiveVis rates Lanikai Caution from shore (35/100) (Surf ~6 ft at the entry (E swell, 7 s); Gusts 35 kt). Possible, but check conditions on site before going in.

What is the water visibility at Lanikai today?

Fair, 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m) expected on Saturday, November 7, with 93% 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 Lanikai today?

Between 11:00 and 18:00 HST on Saturday, November 7, from shore.

How do you get in the water at Lanikai?

Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor.

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Lanikai, Oahu: dive & snorkel conditions and visibility today

Lanikai, Saturday, November 7: visibility Fair, 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m), and Caution from shore (35/100) to dive or snorkel, best 11:00–18:00 HST.

Updated 08:15 HST; the forecast refreshes every 6 hours. Confidence 93%.

Open Lanikai in the app

No Hawaii DOH Brown Water Advisory near Lanikai today.

Today by how you get in

Shore

– Caution 35

Surf ~6 ft at the entry (E swell, 7 s) · Gusts 35 kt

Best 11:00–18:00 HST

Nearshore reef

Kayak

– Caution 35

Surf ~6 ft at the launch (E swell, 7 s) · Seas ~7 ft out where you'd dive (E swell, 7 s) · Gusts 35 kt

Best 11:00–18:00 HST

Boat

– Caution 46

Gusts 35 kt

Best 06:00–18:00 HST

Blue water (300 ft+) 3.7 km out

Next 7 days at Lanikai

Day	Divability	Visibility	Wind	Swell	Confidence
Sat 7	– Caution 35 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	14 kt NE	6.6 ft @ 8s	93%
Sun 8	– Caution 35 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	15 kt ENE	6.9 ft @ 8s	92%
Mon 9	– Caution 37 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	15 kt ENE	7.2 ft @ 7s	87%
Tue 10	– Caution 39 from shore	Good 15–25 ft	13 kt ENE	6.2 ft @ 7s	82%
Wed 11	– Caution 35 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	15 kt NE	5.9 ft @ 7s	75%
Thu 12	– Caution 46 by boat	Fair 8–15 ft	16 kt ENE	7.2 ft @ 8s	68%
Fri 13	– Caution 35 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	15 kt ENE	7.2 ft @ 7s	62%

About Lanikai

A calm, shallow beach behind an outer reef, looking out at Na Mokulua (the Mokes). Easy entry from the sand; the reef inside is shallow and often sandy, the clearer water is out towards the islands, a long swim or a kayak paddle away. Trade winds pick up through the day. No lifeguards, and parking is restricted.

Lanikai faces east-northeast (70°): swell from that side arrives head-on.
Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor.
Water 100 ft (30 m) deep starts about 2.9 km out.
Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 3.7 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.

Rules and wildlife

Na Mokulua are a state seabird sanctuary: you can land only on the beach of Moku Nui; the rest of both islets is closed.
Green sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals are protected: NOAA asks people to stay at least 10 ft (3 m) from turtles and 50 ft (15 m) from monk seals.
Rules change: check Hawaii DLNR's Division of Aquatic Resources before fishing anywhere.

Questions about Lanikai

Is it good to snorkel or dive at Lanikai today?: On Saturday, November 7 DiveVis rates Lanikai Caution from shore (35/100) (Surf ~6 ft at the entry (E swell, 7 s); Gusts 35 kt). Possible, but check conditions on site before going in.
What is the water visibility at Lanikai today?: Fair, 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m) expected on Saturday, November 7, with 93% 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 Lanikai today?: Between 11:00 and 18:00 HST on Saturday, November 7, from shore.
How do you get in the water at Lanikai?: Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor.

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Calculated from wind, swell, rain, runoff, tides and ocean conditions; check conditions on site before going in. How the forecast works.