Napili Bay

5315 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761

A quarter-mile crescent of soft sand on West Maui, ringed by low-rise condos. A reef thirty yards out protects the bay; honu feed inside it and summer brings glassy snorkeling along the rocky points.

Great day for a beach walk.

78°F water · 81°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East northeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Weather

  • 81°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 23 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
  • 4.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

  • UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
68 /100
good
64 Swim
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
75 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
81°F
Mostly Clear and Windy
Wind
20 to 23 mph
ENE
Rain
7%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
4.9 ft
8s · NE swell
Sunrise
11:44 AM
Sunset
1:05 AM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
2:38 AM High 1.0 ft
9:16 AM Low -0.3 ft
5:12 PM High 2.3 ft
Today Jun 3
81°

Sunny

7%
76
Thu Jun 4
81°

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

17%
76
Fri Jun 5
80°

Scattered Rain Showers

32%
66
Sat Jun 6
80°

Scattered Rain Showers

32%
66
Sun Jun 7
80°

Sunny

11%
76
Mon Jun 8
81°

Mostly Sunny

12%
76
Tue Jun 9
81°

Mostly Sunny

10%
76
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Limited public access lots at the ends of Napili Place and Hui Drive (a few spots each).

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the beach (Maui County code).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

5315 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761

outdoor showersrestrooms (at restaurants)
Is Napili Bay dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the beach (Maui County code).

Is there an entry fee at Napili Bay?

Entry to Napili Bay is free.

Are there lifeguards at Napili Bay?

No lifeguards are stationed at Napili Bay. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Napili Bay?

Amenities at Napili Bay include outdoor showers, restrooms (at restaurants).

When is the water warmest at Napili Bay?

Hawaiian water is consistently 75-82°F year-round, with the summer peak in August-September. Swimming comfortable every month; rip currents and shore-break hazards drive the safety picture more than temperature.

Where is Napili Bay located?

Napili Bay is in Maui County, HI, at 5315 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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