Kauai Snorkel Conditions
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
North Shore Conditions π’
| Location | Rating | Visibility | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’e Beach | 8.5 π’ | Good | E 10-15 mph | 0-2 ft Flat | Low |
| Haena State Park | 8.5 π’ | Good | E 10-15 mph | 0-2 ft Flat | Low |
| Hideaways | 8.0 π’ | Good | E 10-15 mph | 0-2 ft Flat | Low |
| Anini Beach | 8.5 π’ | Good | E 10-15 mph | 0-1 ft Flat | Low Inside |
Description: Ocean waters on the North Shore are flat this morning with no north swell energy. East trade winds are blowing at 10β15 mph. Morning showers are present over the island, but mountain stream runoff has not reached the shore reef zones, keeping water visibility clear inside the channels at Anini and Hideaways.
East Shore Conditions π‘
| Location | Rating | Visibility | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Park | 6.5 π‘ | Fair | E 10-15 mph | Β | Low Inside |
Description: Marginal: Windward shores are experiencing an increase in trade wind energy. East winds are blowing at 10β15 mph, raising wind waves to 2β4 feet along the coast. Frequent morning showers are moving across the region, which has caused minor stream runoff and lowered water visibility to fair. Lydgate’s enclosed wall blocks the open chop for a safer swim area.
South Shore Conditions π‘
| Location | Rating | Visibility | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poipu Beach Park | 6.0 π‘ | Fair/Good | E 10-15 mph | 3-5 ft Breakers | Moderate Inside |
| Beach House | 5.5 π‘ | Fair | E 10-15 mph | 3-5 ft Surge Ledge | Moderate |
Description: Marginal: A long-period south swell continues to bring breaking waves at 3β5 feet along south shores. Before you enter the water, stand at the shore for 5-10 minutes and look at the wave patterns. Wait for a quiet lull between the sets of larger waves, then execute your entry while the water is calm. Subsurface wave energy keeps bottom sand in suspension, limiting water clarity to a fair range.
KEY LEGEND
- π’ (7.0-10.0) Good: Safe, clear water, low surge.
- π‘ (4.0-6.5) Marginal: Fair visibility, light surge. Use caution.
- π΄ (0.0-3.5) Dangerous: High surf, strong currents, or turbid conditions. Avoid.
BEST TIME TO GO: Mid-morning window (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM) for flatter reef trenches along the North Shore at Anini or Ke’e. South shores are clear of warnings but have sand haze.
MARINE ADVISORIES: There are no active high surf warnings. A steady background south swell keeps wave faces at 3 to 5 feet on south shores. Trade winds are increasing to 10β15 mph today, raising eastern wind waves to a moderate 2 to 4 foot level. Scattered showers are present with a high UV index at midday.
Ocean conditions can change rapidly.Β Watch the surf, waves, currents and surge on the shoreline, rocks and reefs. Always spend 5-10 minutes in snorkel meditation watching the conditions.Β Savor the moment.Β If the water doesnβt look clear, calm and inviting, donβt go in!
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