The word kapalua means two borders in ancient Hawaiian languages and its location between Oneloa Bay and Honokahua Bay perfectly explains that.

Snorkeling visibility maui. In general the best snorkeling spots in Maui are mainly found on the west side of the island. The depth there is 10 feet. With 120 miles of coastline Maui has dozens of snorkeling spots that are rung by coral reefs and hundreds of colorful species of fish that call the shoreline home.

If youre staying on the west side of Maui its only a 5 15-minute drive from your hotel. Waves are very small but may pick up later. If you drive to Napili Bay there is a carpark off the highway but youll want to get there early for a spot.

If youre looking for a great snorkeling experience then definitely head here. Get a 1-10 rating on South Shore Near Kaanapali and Upper West Mauis top 3 snorkeling zones.

Excellent snorkeling conditions inside of the bays. East wind gusting around 20 mph. Water visibility on a typical day exceeds 100 feet and its not unheard of to have visibility exceed 200 feet.

If you want to escape the summer then the calmest waters can be found on Maui in the Olowalu area during the fall and winter months. Currents become very strong further out. But if you set off from the north end of the beach and swim along the ledge the visibility is better.

Snorkeling Molokini Crater is a right of passage for any Maui snorkel aficionado. Oct 19 2017 Ocean Activities Unlike diving where things like water salinity levels hydrogen sulfide and water temperature gradients can deeply affect visibility when snorkeling around Maui most of the external factors that affect visibility are easy to spot. Consistently crowned as Best Beach in the World Kapalua Bay is undoubtedly one of the great spots on Maui for snorkeling adventures or chilling out.