Kihei Cove surf break

Kihei Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 HST
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Kihei Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 17th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 24s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 18th May)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
24
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SW
21
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
42
68
37
33
32
30
70
125
124
64
104
103
141
135
133
186
186
198
107
163
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
0
NE
0
S
5
NNE
5
S
5
SSW
10
N
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
N
5
WNW
5
S
5
N
0
NNW
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
NE
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:00AM0.44m
2:07PM0.64m
1:46AM0.39m
2:49PM0.73m
2:32AM0.34m
3:32PM0.79m
3:19AM0.29m
4:17PM0.83m
4:09AM0.25m
5:04PM0.84m
5:03AM0.22m
5:54PM0.84m
6:05AM0.21m
Low Tide
7:12PM0.13m
7:01AM-0.06m
8:16PM0.10m
7:34AM-0.09m
9:16PM0.07m
8:10AM-0.10m
10:14PM0.05m
8:49AM-0.11m
11:12PM0.04m
9:30AM-0.10m
00:10AM0.04m
10:15AM-0.09m
1:09AM0.04m
11:03AM-0.05m
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part cloud
clear
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thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:47
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6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
1
1
2
3
2
2
Temp °C
27
24
27
26
24
26
26
25
26
27
25
27
28
26
27
27
26
27
27
24
27
28
24
28
26
24
29
27
28
28
29
28
30
32
30
30
30
30
31
29
24
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.9
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
80
42
68
37
33
26
25
70
125
124
64
104
103
97
113
204
186
186
198
107
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
17
Energy kJ
44
38
23
31
31
32
30
25
22
21
45
69
91
40
135
133
62
184
96
91
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
6
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
10
40
9
21
17
31
30
19
17
6
61
25
28
141
54
117
10
3
50
30
80
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.7
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.1
E
6
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
6
1.4
E
8
1.9
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
253
281
218
294
298
290
213
185
191
214
298
382
228
326
80
360
214
258
256
185
190
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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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