Is Lahaina beach swimmable?

Is Lahaina beach swimmable? The beach was quieter and swimming and snorkelling were still good. We stayed at the Maui Eldorado so spent a few days at this beach. Without even snorkelling, saw turtles swim by every day as well as a monk seal. The water was warm and clear and the sand soft; beach was clean.

What is the roughest beach in Maui?

Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach located on Maui is known to have rough water and is reported to be one of a handful of red sand beaches around the world. Makena Beach in Maui has the nickname of “breakneck beach” because the surf breaks right on the shore, making it very dangerous to swim in.

Are Maui beaches swimmable?

Second only to the south shore, west Maui has many of the best beaches for swimming, snorkeling, and just about anything else you could want. And the crown jewel among them has to be the three-mile stretch of white shore and shimmering blue water at Ka'anapali Beach.

Do you see sharks while snorkeling in Maui?

It is so rare for to you even see a shark on a fun day of snorkeling. Just relax have fun swim with some turtles and take some amazing photos. If you would like to go and see some sharks give us a call or email, We know where to find them.

What are the best and worst months to go to Maui?

The best times to visit Maui are April through May and September through November. The spring and fall shoulder seasons provide the pleasant weather Hawaii vacationers seek without the high rates and heavy crowds that accompany the summer and winter.

What to stay away from in Maui?

Is the ocean water cold in Maui?

Maui is well known for its warm mild weather and ocean temperatures all year long. Yes, we can get the occasional storm and rainy weather, but the average temperature of the water in Maui only fluctuates between 74-80 F degrees and the air fluctuates between 70-80 degrees F.

Where not to swim in Maui?

Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach located on Maui is known to have rough water and is reported to be one of a handful of red sand beaches around the world. Makena Beach in Maui has the nickname of “breakneck beach” because the surf breaks right on the shore, making it very dangerous to swim in.

What is the best month to be in Maui?

The best times to visit Maui are April through May and September through November. The spring and fall shoulder seasons provide the pleasant weather Hawaii vacationers seek without the high rates and heavy crowds that accompany the summer and winter.

What months can you swim in Maui?

Water Temperatures in Maui In June and July, when temperatures are at their highest, the water is generally about 78°F/25°C, making it perfect or Molokini snorkeling. In August and September, when temperatures may slide back a few degrees, the water has gotten really warm and may be 80°F/26.6°C.

Is Maui water safe to swim in?

Maui generally enjoys some of the best water quality on earth. Sometimes during winter storms on Maui, Molokai and Lanai water quality can be compromised temporarily by water runoff that carries excessive sediment, nutrients, and pollution called Brown Water Events, characterized by brown-looking water.

Which side of Maui is best for swimming?

Maui's leeward side inarguably presents the best beaches on the island—if by “best” you mean golden sand, perfectly-swimmable waters, outstanding snorkeling opportunities, lulling waves gentle enough for first-time surfers, and sunshine in spades.