Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with 535 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Kihei Cove over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a real mixed bag. The swell is small, and the good news is that the wind is going to be working in our favour for most of the run. The water temp is sitting at 27°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Starting this Saturday afternoon, the 29th of August, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the south with a 13-second period. The wind is offshore from the NE at 12 mph, keeping things clean. The combined energy is weak (240), so it’s not going to be exciting, but it’s surfable. Sunday the 30th is much the same story – 2ft from the SW, a long 16-second period, and gentle offshore winds. The energy is still low (177), so it’s a small, clean, lazy day.
Monday the 31st morning sees a bit of a shift. Swell is only 2ft but the period is 15 seconds from the SW, and the energy jumps up a little (299). The offshore wind is a moderate breeze from the NNE, and the conditions are looking good. Still small, but clean.
The first real standout of the forecast comes on Tuesday, the 1st of September. The morning swell pushes up to 3ft from the SSW with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy is a solid moderate (592). The wind is a light breeze from the NE, so it’s clean. This is the best on offer in the early part of the run. It’s a reef break, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Expect small but lined-up waves.
Wednesday the 2nd of September is another highlight. The morning is looking glassy with 3ft of south swell, 16-second period, and a combined energy of 455. The wind is light and variable, so it’s going to be smooth. The afternoon builds slightly to 3ft with similar period and energy (526), still with gentle offshore winds. This is clean, small, and fun.
Things drop off a bit after that. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th see the swell dip back to 2ft, with energy dropping back into the 100-200 range. The wind stays offshore, but the waves are ordinary. By Friday afternoon, the wind picks up to 16 mph, making it a poor session.
The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September is a write-off. Swell is tiny (1ft to 2ft), and on Sunday the wind goes bonkers – 31 mph from the NNE with rain showers. That’s not surfable.
Now, here’s the real standout. Skip ahead to Monday the 7th of September. The morning brings back 3ft of south-southwest swell, 17-second period, and a combined energy of 561. Light offshore winds. The afternoon is even better: 3ft, 17 seconds, and energy jumping to 687. That’s the best-looking surf in the whole forecast. Clean, nicely shaped, and with that long period, Kihei Cove reef will be working well.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th hold onto some decent energy (480 and 355) with 3ft swell, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms around. The wind is still light and offshore, so the waves will be clean, but you might be dodging rain.
The last few days of the forecast, from the 10th to the 13th of September, drop back to 2ft to 2ft with periods in the 13-17 second range. The wind is light and often glassy, but the energy is low. It’s small, clean, and uncrowded – but don’t expect much power.
If you’re picking the best windows, make it Tuesday the 1st of September morning, and definitely Monday the 7th of September afternoon. That’s the cleanest, most energetic swell of the whole run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
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84 | 190 | 129 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 122 | 190 | 528 | 311 | 443 | 422 | 482 | 347 | 264 | 192 | 229 | 173 | 121 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:54PM0.63m | 5:35AM0.57m | 5:24PM0.57m | 6:23AM0.61m | 5:56PM0.49m | 7:18AM0.64m | 6:34PM0.42m | 8:23AM0.67m | 7:26PM0.35m | 9:35AM0.70m | 8:58PM0.29m | 10:46AM0.74m | 10:46PM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:08PM0.05m | 11:18AM0.14m | 11:37PM0.05m | 12:15PM0.19m | 00:11AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.05m | 2:50PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.24m | 2:38AM0.07m | 6:25PM0.20m | 3:49AM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
81 | 190 | 129 | 68 | 84 | 82 | 55 | 190 | 528 | 311 | 443 | 422 | 482 | 347 | 264 | 192 | 229 | 173 | 121 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | E 13 | E 12 | S 10 | E 14 | SW 18 | E 13 | E 14 |
84 | 71 | 48 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 122 | 31 | 52 | 77 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 123 | 107 | 17 | 140 | 12 | 116 | 140 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 12 | E 11 | SSW 12 | E 10 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | W 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | ESE 12 |
75 | 47 | 38 | 28 | 31 | 108 | 53 | 49 | 12 | 53 | 51 | 66 | 8 | 35 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 12 | E 10 | E 13 | E 6 | E 10 |
232 | 185 | 87 | 110 | 60 | 126 | 220 | 277 | 234 | 270 | 200 | 100 | 131 | 124 | 230 | 819 | 400 | 1060 | 293 | 545 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
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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.
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