Oahu Snorkel Conditions
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
North Shore Conditions π’
| Location | Rating | Visibility | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shark’s Cove | 8.5 π’ | Good | NE 12 mph | 0-2 ft Flat | Low |
| Three Tables | 8.5 π’ | Good | NE 12 mph | 0-2 ft Flat | Low |
Description: Summer weather patterns continue across the North Shore. Open ocean swells from the north are minimal, leaving nearshore rock structures flat. Northeast trade winds are blowing at 12 mph, keeping bottom sand settled for good water visibility throughout the tide pools.
South Oahu Conditions π‘
| Location | Rating | Visibility | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanauma Bay | 5.5 π‘ | Fair | NE 12 mph | 3-5 ft Breakers | Moderate |
| Waikiki MLCD | 5.0 π‘ | Fair/Hazy | NE 12 mph | 3-5 ft Breakers | Moderate Inside |
| San Souci | 5.0 π‘ | Hazy | NE 12 mph | 3-5 ft Breakers | Moderate Surge |
Description: Marginal: New long-period south swell forerunners are arriving, keeping breaking waves at 3β5 feet along town reefs. Stand at the shore for several minutes before you get in, watch the rhythm of the waves and enter only when calm. Bottom sand remains floating in the water column, limiting visibility to fair or hazy.
Leeward (West) Oahu Conditions π‘
| Location | Rating | Visibility | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Olina Coves | 7.0 π’ | Good/Fair | NE 12 mph | 1-3 ft Light Surge | Low |
| Electric Beach | 6.0 π‘ | Fair | NE 12 mph | 1-3 ft Wrap | Light-Moderate |
| Makaha Beach Park | 5.5 π‘ | Fair/Hazy | NE 12 mph | 1-3 ft Wrap | Light |
Description: Marginal: Minor south swell wrap affects leeward tracks at 1β3 feet. Northeast winds are at 12 mph. Ko Olina coves remain flat inside. Waterways are free of mountain mud, but a post-swell sand haze keeps clarity at a fair standard.
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 (9:30 AM to 1:00 PM) targeting flat lanes along the North Shore (Shark’s Cove). South and west openings carry a sand haze from arriving swell forerunners.Β
MARINE ADVISORIES: No active high surf warnings are in place, but a new long-period south swell will build through tonight, raising wave faces further by Thursday. Northeast trade winds are steady at 12 mph, creating a light texture on eastern shores. Partly sunny skies are present with scattered showers and an extreme 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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