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Sunday, August 2 2026

THE SKINNY

Around Maui, we have a mix of conditions, with trade winds continuing to be the main factor. There are still some excellent places to snorkel this morning. See the zone details below. Always keep an eye out for changes, avoid waves and murky water.

Northwest: 6.0

Strong winds continue, with a chance of scattered showers and some sunshine. Waves may rise along the more exposed beaches, where it’s also rough due to the wind. Inside Honolua Bay, conditions are calm. A small patch of murky water remains near the stream. Please tread lightly and mālama ʻāina. Kapalua Bay is pretty calm, though small waves are surging onto the shoreline. Currents become very strong near the points and outside of the bays.

Ka’anapali: 7.5

The waves are pretty small, and the winds are very strong. The south face of Black Rock should offer excellent wind protection and a pocket of calm water. Be cautious not to swim out too far where currents become extremely strong beyond the point. Kahekili has good visibility, although it is more exposed to the wind. There is a chance conditions calm down before becoming rough again into the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a chance of clouds blowing down off of the mountain.

South Shore: 8.0

Sunshine, light wind, and small waves are making for excellent conditions this morning. Winds are expected to increase this afternoon, and it will probably become very rough. The Kamaole Beaches, Ulua Beach, Wailea Beach, and Makena Landing are looking pretty calm this morning. There are still occasional waves to watch for, which could be kicking up sand and affecting visibility in areas.