Honolua Bay
A marine life conservation area at the northern tip of West Maui, a snorkeling haven in summer and a site of world-class surf swells in winter.
Honolua Bay is a marine life conservation area, with abundant corals and fish on its reefs. In summer, when the sea is calm, underwater visibility is excellent and sea turtles are often seen. In winter, north swells arrive and a famous long wave forms on the right side of the bay mouth, drawing advanced surfers, while ordinary visitors can watch from the clifftop beside the road. A short rainforest path leads from the roadside to the rocky shore. There is no sandy beach and no facilities, and the water turns murky after rain, so avoid swimming then. Park along the roadside and keep your belongings secure.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kapalua Bay
- Nakalele Blowhole
- Kāʻanapali Beach & Black Rock
- Waiheʻe Ridge Trail
- Lahaina & Banyan Court
- ʻĪao Valley State Monument
- Maui Ocean Center
- Māʻalaea Bay Whale Watching