Makena State Park
Maui · Best window: morning
high confidence- Lifeguards on duty for safety updates
- Expansive shoreline for dry beach walks with views of Molokini and Kahoʻolawe
- Food trucks and paid parking available
- Sheltered from afternoon winds
Maui’s coastal waters are still under a brown-water advisory. Stick to dry beach walks, scenic overlooks, and indoor activities until conditions improve.
Maui’s ocean remains unsafe for swimming, surfing, or snorkeling due to lingering storm runoff and elevated bacteria levels. While skies are sunny to partly cloudy with light winds, health officials urge visitors to avoid water contact until advisories lift. Lifeguards are on duty at key beaches for real-time updates, but the priority today is dry land—think scenic beach walks, coastal overlooks, and indoor attractions. ʻIao Valley State Monument is closed for renovations, so plan alternative stops like local shops or museums.
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medium confidenceAvoid ocean activities entirely due to the brown-water advisory. Stick to dry beach walks, scenic overlooks, or indoor attractions 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 remain unsafe due to elevated bacteria levels and possible debris. Postpone water activities until advisories lift and conditions stabilize.
Maui’s coastal waters are still under a brown-water advisory, with health officials warning against swimming, surfing, or snorkeling due to elevated bacteria levels from storm runoff. Hoʻokipa Beach Park and Makena State Park report moderate 3-foot waves, but the water is unsafe for contact. 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 critical. The advisory is expected to persist until water quality improves.
Maui’s weather is sunny to partly cloudy with temperatures in the mid-60s to low 70s°F and light winds (2-5 mph from the south/southeast). Rain chances are near zero, making it ideal for dry beach walks or scenic drives. Mornings are the calmest, with winds picking up slightly in the afternoon.
Maui’s brown-water advisory remains in effect, with no new road closures or flooding reported. ʻIao Valley State Monument is closed for critical renovations until further notice. Elsewhere in Hawaii, former Governor George Ariyoshi’s passing was mourned, and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is traveling to China to explore bringing pandas to Hawaii. International Shoppes has replaced DFS at Kahului Airport after 60 years.
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.