Snorkel· Maui· Hawaii
Ulua and Mokapu Beaches
20° 41.4′ N · 156° 26.6′ W · approximate
Twin coves at the north end of Wailea separated by a lava point whose reef is the most popular easy snorkel on the Wailea coast, with turtles, butterflyfish and eels in calm morning water.
Practical
Approx: Ulua Beach position from OpenStreetMap (Mokapu is about 20.6935, -156.4441). Public parking and showers at the Ulua access. Snorkel the rocks between the two beaches; go before about 10:00 am, when the sea breeze usually starts to chop the water. Keep at least 10 feet from turtles. Wailea Beach Path runs along the shore here.
Best for
Beginner reef snorkel