State harbor · Kaunakakai, Molokai

Kaunakakai Small Boat Harbor

Molokai's only public harbor — limited wet slips and a small fuel dock on the island's south shore, with a long protective breakwater for trade-wind shelter.

9 ft

Dock depth

55/100

AI docking

50

Hurricane (island)

Kaunakakai

Harbor

Amenities & utilities

  • Wet slips
  • Transient
  • Fuel dock
Fuel dock
Restaurant
Pet friendly
30 AMP
50 AMP
100 AMP
Fresh water
Pump-out
Hurricane-rated

Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Kaunakakai Small Boat Harbor Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Live docking-condition assessment for Kaunakakai Small Boat Harbor in Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii — compiled from NOAA tidal stations and NWS marine broadcasts.

44
/100
Easy

Safe approach conditions

EasyModerateChallengingExpert

Navigating into a wet slip at Kaunakakai Small Boat Harbor in Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii currently requires careful attention to active maritime variables. Our real-time data engine shows local wind speeds are holding at 10 mph from the ESE, interacting directly with a incoming flood tide phase. Based on these immediate environmental factors, our proprietary algorithms have calculated the current AI Docking Difficulty Score at 44/100, placing conditions firmly in the Easy category.

When attempting to dock vessels exceeding 40 feet under these exact criteria, captains should anticipate a noticeable lateral drift towards the port side of the slips. It is highly recommended to approach the slip entry at a controlled, minimal speed to counteract the active moderate currents pulling through the channel. Ensure your spring lines are ready on the port rail prior to your final turn, and utilize low-RPM engine pulses rather than sustained throttle shifts to maintain perfect alignment.

This safety assessment is dynamically compiled by WetSlipFinder by cross-referencing live telemetry from nearby NOAA tidal stations and National Weather Service (NWS) localized marine broadcasts. By tracking wind gusts, barometric pressure shifts, and exact water levels, our platform provides recreational boaters and commercial captains with unprecedented dockside clarity to protect your hull and ensure zero-stress arrivals.

Always confirm conditions with the Kaunakakai Small Boat Harbor dockmaster on VHF 16 / 68 before final approach. AI assessments supplement — never replace — local knowledge.

Marine weather at the slip

Wind, tidal current, tide, visibility, and a one-glance boating safety score.

Live Marine Weather, Tide & Docking Conditions for Kaunakakai Small Boat Harbor, Kaunakakai, Molokai

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