Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,743 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Kihei Cove over this 16-day window.
We've got a bit of a slow start, but the overall pattern is promising, especially for a beginner-friendly reef break. The water temp is bang on average for this time of year at about 80°, so no drama there.
The first real standout window kicks off Sunday morning, September 6th. It's not going to be huge, but the conditions are beautiful. Glassy, a touch of cloud, and a clean 4ft SSW swell pushing in with a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 636. It's a perfect setup for a long session on the longboard – clean, manageable, and very consistent.
Monday morning, September 7th, is the absolute highlight of this whole forecast. The swell jumps a notch to a solid 5ft from the SW, and with a 14-second period, you're looking at proper groundswell. The wind is dead calm, completely glassy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It's got a combined energy of 1654 (moderate to strong), so there's some push, but the reef will handle it nicely. For the beginner crew, just be aware it might be a little too punchy.
After that, the swell drops off and the winds get messy. From Monday afternoon through to the end of the week, the onshores and cross-shore breezes chop things up, making for marginal conditions. The size fades quickly, too.
There's a bit of a lull, but then we get another nice run starting Tuesday morning, September 15th. Another glassy dawn with a tiny but clean 2ft SW swell. Period is a very long 20 seconds, so the sets will be widely spaced but well-shaped over the reef – perfect for a quiet paddle out.
From Thursday, September 17th right through to Sunday, September 20th, we get a sustained run of clean, glassy mornings and offshore afternoons. The swell hangs in around 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, with energy staying moderate in the 300 to 580 range. It’s not epic, but it’s consistent, clean, and crowd potential is there – so you might have to share.
Best on offer: Monday morning, September 7th for experienced surfers wanting the best wave of the period. For the everyday surfer, the whole stretch from Thursday, September 17th through Saturday, September 19th offers the most reliable, clean conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | W 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 341 | 531 | 924 | 1033 | 1307 | 1830 | 1009 | 449 | 356 | 331 | 257 | 178 | 133 | 155 | 211 | 208 | 183 | 178 | 160 | 92 | 70 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:47PM0.81m | 1:07AM0.35m | 1:36PM0.82m | 1:58AM0.40m | 2:20PM0.81m | 2:43AM0.46m | 3:01PM0.78m | 3:26AM0.52m | 3:38PM0.73m | 4:08AM0.57m | 4:14PM0.66m | 4:49AM0.61m | 4:47PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:00PM0.12m | 6:10AM0.06m | 8:32PM0.09m | 7:10AM0.05m | 9:02PM0.08m | 8:05AM0.05m | 9:29PM0.06m | 8:56AM0.06m | 9:54PM0.05m | 9:46AM0.09m | 10:20PM0.05m | 10:34AM0.12m | 10:45PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | W 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 7 | SW 16 | ENE 12 | E 5 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 341 | 531 | 924 | 1033 | 1307 | 1830 | 1009 | 440 | 149 | 331 | 257 | 178 | 133 | 78 | 211 | 142 | 29 | 178 | 78 | 55 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 12 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | E 11 | SW 16 | ENE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 251 | 271 | 432 | 596 | 425 | 370 | 498 | 286 | 356 | 86 | 55 | 104 | 133 | 131 | 65 | 208 | 128 | 25 | 160 | 92 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 15 | ENE 11 | SSW 14 | W 9 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 44 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 157 | 612 | 206 | 449 | 108 | 166 | 113 | 22 | 23 | 155 | 70 | 46 | 183 | 11 | 22 | 66 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 11 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1233 | 1271 | 1249 | 372 | 77 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 25 | 97 | 139 | 120 | 42 | 27 | 503 | 92 | 17 | 27 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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