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Snorkeling in Winter in Maui?

by susan
(columbia, sc )

I told you we were going to Maui at the end of January to "meet the whales" from Alaska. Well, I never hear you say much about snorkeling there at that time of year. Do you think it's really bad that time of year? We went in Mar. and it wasn't terrible depending on the place and time. I went in Jan.2005 but wasn't snorkeling at that time. Tell me your thoughts and maybe stick something in your book about it. 8-) I'm having some second thoughts about going that early and hope we don't get snowed in at Dulles airport.

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Nov 28, 2010
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Times of Year For Snorkeling in Maui
by: Galen & Nicole

We have snorkeled Maui in March and we got a good amount of snorkeling in. Sometimes you can actually have less wind in the winter because of lower temperatures. But you can also depend on the afternoon winds in Maui. Winter is the time of the northern swells, but most of the snorkeling in Maui is fairly protected from that. There is the possibility of stronger currents if the swell is up. Water temperatures will be maybe five degrees cooler than in summer. So all and all you may do just fine, and I would say go for it. Just be aware of what the weather is doing and don't take any risks.

Check our our when to snorkel Hawaii page for more information.

Nov 28, 2010
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Thanks
by: Susan

Thanks. I feel better now. I will tell my husband to hang on to his seasick meds since we'll be out whale watching too. I remember a trip we took to Molokai that had everyone except for a of few of us seasick thanks to the afternoon winds. It seems to me the Hawaii weather is a lot trickier than the Caribbean.

I also wanted to thank you for doing such a good job with this website. Your knowlege of cameras and the weather and not to mention snorkeling has been a great help to me and others, I'm sure. Also, it allows us to share our experiences. Keep it up and let me know the minute your Maui guide is ready. 8-)

Dec 01, 2010
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Maui guide soon?
by: Ellen Mack

I'm VERY much hoping your guide will be ready for Jan 1 when we head to Maui for snorkeling! Say it will be so!

Dec 01, 2010
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It's Coming!
by: Galen & Nicole

We are getting close on the Maui guide. It will be done within a week (December 7th).

Dec 04, 2010
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LOL!!
by: susan sims

Nothing like a little MORE extra pressure. See what happens when you're good. Looking forward to it. Thanks! :)

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