Is it good to snorkel or dive at Makapuu Point today?

On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Makapuu Point Caution from shore (38/100) (Surf ~6 ft at the entry (NE swell, 7 s); Gusts 32 kt). Possible, but check conditions on site before going in.

What is the water visibility at Makapuu Point today?

Fair, 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m) expected on Tuesday, November 3, with 90% 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 Makapuu Point today?

Between 06:00 and 18:00 HST on Tuesday, November 3, from shore.

How do you get in the water at Makapuu Point?

Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Maunalua Bay boat ramp.

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Makapuu Point, Oahu: dive & snorkel conditions

Makapuu Point, Tuesday, November 3: visibility Fair, 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m), and Caution from shore (38/100) to dive or snorkel, best 06:00–18:00 HST.

Updated 08:15 HST; the forecast refreshes every 6 hours. Confidence 90%.

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No Hawaii DOH Brown Water Advisory near Makapuu Point today.

Today by how you get in

Shore

– Caution 38

Surf ~6 ft at the entry (NE swell, 7 s) · Gusts 32 kt

Best 06:00–18:00 HST

Nearshore reef

Kayak

– Caution 35

Surf ~6 ft at the launch (NE swell, 7 s) · Gusts 31 kt

Best 06:00–18:00 HST

Ledge (100 ft) 1.2 km out

Boat

– Caution 63

Gusts 32 kt

Best 06:00–18:00 HST

Blue water (300 ft+) 3.6 km out

Next 7 days at Makapuu Point

Day	Divability	Visibility	Wind	Swell	Confidence
Tue 3	– Caution 38 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	14 kt ENE	5.9 ft @ 7s	90%
Wed 4	– Caution 35 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	15 kt ENE	5.9 ft @ 7s	90%
Thu 5	– Caution 35 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	15 kt ENE	6.2 ft @ 7s	86%
Fri 6	– Caution 45 by boat	Fair 8–15 ft	16 kt ENE	6.6 ft @ 7s	81%
Sat 7	– Caution 35 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	16 kt NE	6.6 ft @ 7s	74%
Sun 8	– Caution 35 from shore	Fair 8–15 ft	14 kt ENE	5.9 ft @ 7s	68%
Mon 9	– Caution 42 from shore	Good 15–25 ft	14 kt ENE	5.9 ft @ 7s	61%

About Makapuu Point

Makapuu Point faces east (90°): swell from that side arrives head-on.
Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Maunalua Bay boat ramp.
Water 100 ft (30 m) deep starts about 1.2 km out.
Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 3.6 km out.

What spoils the visibility here

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 Makapuu Point

Is it good to snorkel or dive at Makapuu Point today?: On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Makapuu Point Caution from shore (38/100) (Surf ~6 ft at the entry (NE swell, 7 s); Gusts 32 kt). Possible, but check conditions on site before going in.
What is the water visibility at Makapuu Point today?: Fair, 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m) expected on Tuesday, November 3, with 90% 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 Makapuu Point today?: Between 06:00 and 18:00 HST on Tuesday, November 3, from shore.
How do you get in the water at Makapuu Point?: Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Maunalua Bay boat ramp.

Other Oahu spots today

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