Is Mokapu Beach good for swimming today?
Mokapu Beach has BeachFinder Score: 72/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Mokapu Beach
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Quick answer: Mokapu Beach today
Mokapu Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-HI, US. Today, compare water temperature 28°C, wind 13 km/h · NW, uv 8.2, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 72/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
28°C
Wind
13 km/h · NW
UV
8.2
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 12, 12:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 72/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 12, 12:45 PM
Water temp
28°C
Air temp
29°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
8.2
Wind
13 km/h · NW
Gust 31 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
0 km/h · W
Parking
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Accessible access
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Mokapu Beach
Mokapu Beach is mapped and sourced in Hawaii, United States; today’s suitability is a separate question. Read current conditions and local restrictions before choosing swimming or another coastal activity. A stable beach identity and a live swimming decision are different questions, and the page treats them separately. The source record is most useful for identity, setting and practical constraints. The linked entity data uses the classification “beach in Maui County Hawaii United States.” The recorded map position is 20.69350, -156.44433, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. A wider local check brings in Ulua Beach at about 0.3 km, Polo Beach at about 2 km and Palauea Beach at about 2.6 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one. Use a conditions-first test before accepting the beach as today’s choice. Search demand points to wave size, direction, period and local wind; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance; answer them with current data and posted information on the day. If the app and the beach disagree, use the posted warning or authority advice and switch to the shore-based plan. A conditions screenshot ages quickly. Reopen the live page before departure instead of relying on an image or recommendation saved earlier in the day.
About this spot
A strong page for Mokapu Beach should make uncertainty useful. The location in Hawaii, United States is stable; wind, waves, water quality, UV and access disruptions are not. That contrast is why the page pairs sourced geography with live comparison tools and a nearby fallback. A wider local check brings in Ulua Beach at about 0.3 km, Polo Beach at about 2 km and Palauea Beach at about 2.6 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Mokapu Beach today?
28°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Mokapu Beach today?
13 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Mokapu Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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