Mokapu Beach, adjacent to the Andaz Wailea Hotel, is a beginner-friendly shore dive site offering easy access, vibrant coral formations, and diverse marine life. The name means 'sacred island' and provides excellent opportunities for nudibranch hunting and turtle encounters in relatively shallow, protected waters.
Difficulty
Beginner
Max Depth
11m
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
18m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
6PM - 8PM
GREAT
Best day in forecast
Tuesday
GREAT
2026-03-31
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
Strong winds expected
Southwest-facing beach exposed to south and southwest swells with moderate intensity. Well protected from trade winds by Haleakala. Calm mornings typical; afternoon onshore winds create surface chop.
