The surf from winter storms can be heavy at times on Maui's north and west shorelines. Summer storms usually effect the southern shores. It is not a good idea to dive in an area where there is surfing or heavy shore break. When there has been some wave action the visibility is generally poor, better to take a boat dive or go to a shoreline area with fewer waves. Olowalu, Lahaina, Ka'anapali, Napili, and Kapalua Honokohau Bay Intermediate and Advanced Diving .
Diving is usually best in the late spring and summer.
During the winter the surfing is very good. The reefs and rocks toward the outside of the bay make for a very clean break when the conditions are right. It has improved over the years, there is better access and a bit more parking. You will find no facilities and you have to cross private land to get to the bay. Due to drainage if it has been raining this area will have low visibility.