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Thursday, February 13 2025


THE SKINNY

Hazy sunshine across Maui today as winds shift from a more southerly direction. Waves of various sizes are rolling in, and conditions may shift throughout the day. Always stay aware and avoid areas with high surf.

Northwest: 3.0

Conditions are pretty rough for snorkeling, with hazardous waves, strong currents, and undertow, especially around the points and more exposed shoreline. The smallest waves are inside Kapalua Bay, but currents remain hazardous, with a lot of water movement. There may be 15 minutes or longer between bigger waves, so staying aware is essential. South winds and a growing chance of showers this afternoon.

Ka’anapali: 6.5

Winds are calm this morning, but increasing southerly winds will likely make the water choppy this afternoon. Surf is up in some areas, but if waves are carefully avoided, there’s potential for good snorkeling at Kahekili Beach Park and the south face of Black Rock, where currents are strong and waves are crashing on the point. Conditions can change, and Black Rock will likely become rough first as winds pick up later.

South Shore: 4.5

There’s quite a bit of wave action, with the most hazardous waves in Wailea and the Makena area. South Kihei, particularly the south ends of the Kamaole Beaches, have smaller waves, but visibility looks too murky for snorkeling, although it may clear up. It should be a really nice beach day, with favorable winds for most of the day, though clouds may increase later.


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