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Kapalua Bay Beach
Kapalua, Maui, HI
Updated 1h ago
Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
Kapalua Bay is looking fair today, still offering its classic calm, clear waters despite a bit of a breeze. The minimal swell keeps the bay glassy, perfect for exploring the reefs along the edges. While the rising tide is the biggest factor impacting conditions, the estimated visibility today is 30-40 ft, which is still decent. The 17.3 mph ENE cross-offshore wind might create a slight chop on the surface further out, but the bay's natural protection should keep the immediate entry calm.
Wind
ENE 17 mph
Cross-Offshore
Wave Height
Flat
Swell
| Component | Height | Period | Dir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2.6 ft | 6s | ENE 64° |
| Secondary | 0.8 ft | 13s | S 188° |
Visibility
~30-40 ft
Rainfall
Minimal impact on visibility
0.04" in last 24h0.05" in last 72h
Temperature
78°F
Water
73°F
Air
73%
Cloud cover
Tide rising(HST)
high 1.3ft @ 2:17 AM
low -0.2ft @ 8:58 AM
high 2.4ft @ 4:45 PM
low 1.1ft @ 11:26 PM
Forecast
Today
Morning
Viz: 30-40 ft
Wind: 17 mph Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 30-40 ft
Wind: 18 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Tomorrow
Morning
Viz: 40-50 ft
Wind: 3 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 40-50 ft
Wind: 10 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Wed, May 6
Morning
Viz: 40-50 ft
Wind: 2 mph Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 40-50 ft
Wind: 14 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Thu, May 7
Morning
Viz: 40-50 ft
Wind: 11 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 16 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Fri, May 8
Morning
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 10 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: 2–3 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 14 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Sat, May 9
Morning
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 11 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 10 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Sun, May 10
Morning
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 10 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 12 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Site Notes
Well protected by rocky headlands on both sides. West-facing but sheltered from most swells. Sandy entry with reef along the edges of the bay.