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Located along South Maui's coastline, Mokapu Beach offers an accessible shore entry that connects to a prominent finger reef shared with neighboring Ulua Beach. Sand channels separate ridges of hard coral and volcanic basalt where macro life and reef fish congregate. Morning entries typically offer calm conditions before afternoon trade winds stir up chop.
Extensive finger reef extending out from the rocky point between Mokapu and Ulua
Frequent green sea turtle cleaning stations along coral bommies
Sheltered sandy entry suitable for leisurely navigation and photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is viable year-round, though summer months generally provide calmer surface seas and lighter trade winds.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef triggerfishRhinecanthus rectangulus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Moorish idolZanclus cornutus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Day octopusOctopus cyanea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
