Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.3° 

Kihei Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kihei Cove surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kihei Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, we’ve got a steady run of small, clean surf on the cards. Nothing huge, but for a mellow spot like Kihei Cove (Maui) that’s beginner-friendly, it’s gonna be a consistent little window. The water is sitting at a warm 81° with an anomaly of just 0.5°, so about average for this time of year. That’s just fine.

The action starts Tuesday morning, August 25th, with a little 2ft SSW groundswell and a light offshore breeze. The water is glassy clean, and the combined energy is low at 290, but it’s surfable. The swell period is a long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, so at a reef setup like Kihei Cove, it’ll wrap in nicely with shape.

Wednesday the 26th picks up a touch, with 2ft to 2ft SSW swell and offshore winds holding. By the afternoon, the energy climbs to 551, and the period hits 17 seconds. It’s still small but for a beginner reef break, that’s clean fun.

The real standout comes Thursday morning, August 27th. We’ve got 3ft of SSW swell, offshore light breeze, and the combined energy jumps to 959 – that’s the best energy reading of the whole run. The period is a nice 16 seconds. With those numbers, this is your pick of the week: clean, punchy little waves, and the break is fairly exposed to that SSW direction so it’s gonna be working. Crowds are possible here – it’s a known spot and gets busy sometimes – but on a weekday morning, you might luck out.

Friday the 28th stays clean but drops back a little: 2ft S swell, glassy morning, energy around 339. Still a good session for a learner or someone wanting a longboard cruise.

From Saturday the 29th through Monday the 31st, it’s smaller again, 1ft to 2ft, with the occasional 15-16 second period. The energy dips to between 160 and 298. It’s ordinary but still rideable if you’re keen.

Tuesday, September 1st, shows a little bump: 3ft SSW swell, 18-second period, energy up to 505. The wind is cross-offshore from the north, so it’ll be clean enough. Not a standout, but solid.

Wednesday the 2nd has a cross-onshore breeze from the west – that’s not ideal for a reef break. The swell is 3ft but the wind will put a bit of bump on the face. It’s marginal.

Thursday the 3rd brings glassy conditions in the morning with 3ft S swell and energy of 285. That’s a nice little window if you can sneak out early.

The following weekend into the second week, the pattern is small. Friday the 4th through Saturday the 5th have 2ft to 2ft S swell, and by Sunday the 6th we see a bump back up to 3ft SSW with glassy or gentle offshore winds and energy pushing into the 560s. That could be a nice little Sunday session.

Monday, September 7th, shows the biggest wave height of the forecast: 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and energy hits 662. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind stays light and clean. That’s worth a look if you don’t mind a bit of sky action.

The rest of the second week fades back to 2ft to 3ft swells, still with good offshore or glassy conditions. Nothing epic, but for a beginner break that’s rarely blown out, it’s a reliable little run.

Best on offer: Thursday, August 27th morning – that 3ft SSW groundswell with clean offshore breeze and the highest energy of the whole period. If you’re after a fun, clean session, that’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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0.5
SSW
16
0.5
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16
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S
18
0.5
S
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
S
18
0.8
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18
0.9
S
16
1.1
S
16
0.7
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14
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13
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13
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SW
17
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16
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15
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15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
S
19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
140
165
163
307
429
441
412
582
184
206
126
115
84
140
129
112
112
109
122
190
Wind (km/h)
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15
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20
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High Tide
2:49PM0.78m
2:59AM0.40m
3:22PM0.77m
3:37AM0.44m
3:54PM0.74m
4:15AM0.48m
4:24PM0.69m
4:53AM0.52m
4:54PM0.63m
5:35AM0.57m
5:24PM0.57m
6:23AM0.61m
5:56PM0.49m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.12m
8:15AM0.05m
9:53PM0.10m
8:58AM0.06m
10:17PM0.08m
9:42AM0.08m
10:41PM0.06m
10:28AM0.10m
11:08PM0.05m
11:18AM0.14m
11:37PM0.05m
12:15PM0.19m
00:11AM0.04m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Kihei Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kihei Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kihei Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kihei Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kihei Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kihei Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near Kihei Cove, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kihei which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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