Maui’s coastal waters are still contaminated from storm runoff. Stick to indoor activities or dry beach walks until advisories lift.
Maui’s ocean remains unsafe today due to lingering brown-water advisories from last week’s Kona Low storms. The Hawaii Department of Health warns of elevated bacteria levels, making swimming, surfing, and snorkeling risky. While skies are sunny with light trade winds, the ocean is off-limits for water activities. Lifeguards are on duty at key beaches for real-time updates, but caution is critical. If you’re on the island, focus on indoor attractions or dry beach walks—just avoid the water.
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medium confidenceAvoid ocean activities entirely due to the brown-water advisory and hazardous conditions. Stick to indoor attractions or dry beach walks until advisories lift.
If visiting the beach, stay on the sand and avoid water contact. Makena State Park offers sheltered picnic areas for dry outdoor time. Monitor children closely near shorelines.
Ocean conditions are unsafe due to elevated bacteria levels, moderate surf, and possible debris. Postpone water activities until advisories lift and conditions stabilize.
Maui’s ocean remains under a brown-water advisory, with health officials warning of elevated bacteria levels from storm runoff. Hoʻokipa Beach Park and Makena State Park report moderate 3-4 foot waves, but the water is unsafe for swimming, surfing, or snorkeling. Ocean Safety advises against entering the water unless a beach is explicitly marked open. Lifeguards are on duty at Makena and Kamaole for real-time updates, but caution is essential. The advisory is expected to persist until water quality improves.
Maui’s weather is sunny with temperatures in the low 70s°F and light trade winds (8-9 mph from the east). Rain chances are near zero, making mornings ideal for dry beach walks. Conditions are stable, but the brown-water advisory remains the primary concern.
Maui’s brown-water advisory persists, with no major road closures or flooding reported. Elsewhere in Hawaii, El Niño conditions are expected to bring increased storm and surf activity, raising concerns for future ocean safety. Local sports news highlights the Hawaii Baseball team’s weekend series win and the Rainbow Wahine Softball team’s 15th conference victory.
Disclaimer: This update is generated using AI and automated data sources including weather APIs, surf forecasts, and news feeds. It is not professional safety advice. Ocean conditions change rapidly and may differ from what is described here. Always check with on-site lifeguards, observe posted warning signs, and consult official sources such as the National Weather Service before entering the water. HawaiiYeah assumes no liability for injury, loss, or damage arising from use of this information. See our full disclaimer.