The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Kāʻanapali, HI · Maui, Lānaʻi & Molokaʻi, United States · 20.938, -156.691
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A-, sea 80°F.
Veabird's call
Saturday at A- is your driest bet at a 4% chance of rain with 80°F water.
West facing beaches groom daily, and Road to Hāna is nearby for a day trip.
Grades from Veabird's beach forecast; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 13, 01:00 UTC.
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Questions about The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Does The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach Hawaii.
How warm is the water at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas?
About 79°F in November. 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 The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas?
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 at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas, and how often do storms hit?
The central Pacific hurricane season runs June through November. A tropical storm passed within 86 miles of The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas in 3 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 1. The riskiest stretch is around July 30, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 1% or less; across all of August it is about 2%.
What guests say about The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Guests like Beachfront location with easy access to Ka’anapali Beach · Spacious, clean and comfortable villas with kitchen and washer/dryer · Friendly staff and helpful service in many cases · Good amenities: pools, Jacuzzi, fitness center, restaurants and beach access
Watch for Inconsistent housekeeping; at least one room arrived unprepared with tools and dirty dishes · Misleading or poor 'ocean view' rooms that face the parking lot · Some villas and common areas described as worn or dingy · High additional costs (parking, on-site dining) reduce value for money
- Cleanliness
7.6 - Service
8.5 - Location
8.5 - Room Quality
7.8 - Amenities
8.5 - Value for Money
7.2 - Food and Beverage
8.4 - Overall Experience
8.3
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Sargassum season at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Maui month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Maui.
Weather & water by month at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
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 Kāʻanapali, 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), ~32 km
- Molokaʻi (MKK), ~48 km
Nearby resorts
- Aston Maui Ka‘anapali Villas Kāʻanapali, HI · 0 km
- The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali Kāʻanapali, HI · 1 km
- Honua Kai Resort & Spa Kāʻanapali, HI · 1 km
- Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows Kāʻanapali, HI · 1 km
- Aston Mahana at Kaanapali Kāʻanapali, HI · 1 km
- Kaanapali Beach Club Kāʻanapali, HI · 1 km
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