The North West drive from Kapalu around Nakalele Point and on to Wailuku is amazingly beautiful - if the road doesn't scare you off. If you are coming from the North you will pass the pineapple fields of Kapalua, a famous surfing spot at, Honolua Bay and then Honokolau Valley. Nakalele Point and light beacon is immediately after the valley. When high tide and high surf combine you are likely to witness an explosive show from the Nakalele Blowhole. This phenomenon is caused by the ocean undercutting the shore and forcing seawater up through a large hole in the lava shelf. The blowhole is variable with the tide and surf, high tide is best. It is 1,200 feet from the road down an incline. Keep your eyes open for a turnout about .5 miles past mile marker 38. You can see the blowhole from this spot but you must follow a trail down approximately 200 feet to reach it. Use extreme caution approaching the blowhole. Make sure you wear good sandals because there is some rock-skipping involved. Remember, it is possible to take a trip down the blowhole should you get too close. Use common sense and enjoy the show.
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Partly cloudy on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Trade winds are strong and will stay that way through Wednesday, bringing passing showers to windward slopes.
Surf builds this weekend—a south swell is coming in and could reach warning levels on south-facing beaches by Saturday and Sunday. Winds ease late Thursday, and you'll see more organized showers Friday through Saturday as a system moves nearby. Small Craft Advisory is up through Wednesday evening, so water's rough if you're thinking about boats.
Stick to leeward beaches and the sunny side through Wednesday. Save your snorkeling for after the weekend swell passes.
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