Nakalele Blowhole at a Glance
The Nakalele Blowhole is located in West Maui, between
Kapalua and
Wailuku. A blowhole is created when there are tubes
in the rocks under water that were created by ancient lava
flows. With each wave, water gets pressed into these tubes
and shoots up into the air. The stronger the waves, the
higher the water will shoot into the air. Also, the tides
also change how high the blowhole is blowing (during high
tide it’s more).
The blowhole can be seen from the road or trailhead when
there is enough wave action. If you decide to hike down
to it, be sure to wear sturdy shoes and don’t get too close
to it. Also, never sit on or touch a blowhole as this can
lead to serious injury.
Nakalele Blowhole in Bullet Points
- Located in West Maui, between Kapalua and Wailuku
- Blowhole can be seen from the road or trailhead
when there is enough wave action
- A 30-minute hike leads to the blowhole
Nakalele Blowhole Location
Address: Highway 30 between mile marker 38 and 39, West
Maui, Maui, HI
Nakalele Blowhole Map (top)
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West Maui Weather (top)
Now
68°F
Windchill:
68°F
Showers in the Vicinity
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Location: Lahaina, HI, US
Wind: 20 mph NE
Humidity: 68%
Visibility: 0 mi
Pressure: 30.11 in rising
Sunrise: 6:31 am
Sunset: 6:37 pm
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Fri
Hi: 77°F
Low: 64°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 80°F
Low: 65°F
Partly Cloudy
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Nakalele Blowhole Photos (click to enlarge)
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Nakalele Blowhole Reviews and Comments
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