Sands of Kahana Resort beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Kapalua, HI · Maui, Lānaʻi & Molokaʻi, United States · 20.970, -156.680
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Questions about Sands of Kahana Resort
Does Sands of Kahana Resort get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach Hawaii.
How warm is the water at Sands of Kahana Resort?
About 81°F in October. The sea is warmest in August, September and October (about 81°F) and coolest in January, February, March and April (about 77°F).
When is the best time to visit Sands of Kahana Resort?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for January, February, July, August, October, November and December. October is usually the quietest of those, with about 14 rainy days and a sea near 81°F.
When is hurricane season in Maui, Lānaʻi & Molokaʻi?
The central Pacific hurricane season runs June through November. Storms rarely reach Maui, Lānaʻi & Molokaʻi; Veabird rates the risk here as low.
What guests say about Sands of Kahana
Guests like Beautiful ocean view · Great pool and food
Watch for Cleanliness issues · No air conditioning
- Cleanliness
5.3 - Service
9.3 - Location
9.3 - Room Quality
7.3 - Amenities
8.3 - Value for Money
8.3 - Food and Beverage
8.3 - Overall Experience
8.3
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Sargassum season at Sands of Kahana Resort
Sands of Kahana Resort sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Weather & water by month at Sands of Kahana Resort
Average highs run from about 79°F in January and February to 86°F in July, August and September. The sea is warmest in August, September and October (about 81°F) and coolest in January, February, March and April (about 77°F). November is usually the driest, with about 12 rainy days; May is the wettest, with about 21 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°F | 77°F | 13 |
| Feb | 79°F | 77°F | 14 |
| Mar | 80°F | 77°F | 18 |
| Apr | 81°F | 77°F | 18 |
| May | 82°F | 79°F | 21 |
| Jun | 84°F | 80°F | 17 |
| Jul | 86°F | 80°F | 13 |
| Aug | 86°F | 81°F | 14 |
| Sep | 86°F | 81°F | 15 |
| Oct | 85°F | 81°F | 14 |
| Nov | 83°F | 79°F | 12 |
| Dec | 81°F | 79°F | 13 |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- Not needed: Atlantic sargassum does not reach Hawaii.
- Public cleanup
- Volunteer groups (Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund) clear ocean plastic, heaviest on windward shores.
- Resort crews
- Resort crews groom beaches daily.
- Typical clearing time
- n/a
Safety notes
Domestic travel (no State Dept advisory)
- Winter swells (Nov–Mar) make north- and west-facing shores dangerous; summer swells hit south shores.
- Shorebreak and rip currents cause most visitor injuries: swim at lifeguarded beaches.
- Hawaiʻi bans sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate.
- Stay 50 ft from monk seals and 10 ft from sea turtles.
- Lahaina is still rebuilding after the 2023 fire: respect closed areas.
- Afternoon trade winds make west Maui channels choppy.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Kapalua, HI
- Road to Hāna
- Haleakalā sunrise (reservations)
- Molokini snorkel
- Humpback whale season (Dec–Apr)
- Lānaʻi day trip by ferry
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Nearest airports
- Kahului (Maui) (OGG), ~27 km
- Lānaʻi (LNY), ~35 km
- Molokaʻi (MKK), ~48 km
Nearby resorts
- Royal Kahana Kapalua, HI · 0 km
- Kahana Reef Kapalua, HI · 1 km
- Papakea Resort Kāʻanapali, HI · 2 km
- Kaanapali Beach Club Kāʻanapali, HI · 3 km
- Napili Surf Beach Resort Kapalua, HI · 3 km
- Aston Mahana at Kaanapali Kāʻanapali, HI · 3 km
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