Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.2° 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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with SW 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 (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 11th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into this one. We’ve got a solid run of small but clean south-west swell lining up for Kihei Cove. Don’t expect any barrels, but for a beginner-friendly reef setup, it’s about as good as it gets around here. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Kicking off right now, Saturday July 11th, we’ve got a lovely 2ft to 2ft swell from the SW pushing in with a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a gentle offshore breeze from the NE all day, it’ll be clean and fun. The combined energy is moderate at 270, building to 309 in the afternoon. Perfect for a longboard or a foamie.

Sunday July 12th carries on the same vibe – 2ft SW swell, still with that long 16-second period. Morning is clear with a light offshore, and the afternoon gets a bit breezier but still offshore and clean. Energy sits around 319, so it’s actually picking up a touch.

Monday July 13th is a mixed bag. Morning looks ordinary with a moderate offshore, but the afternoon cleans right up with a gentle breeze and energy jumping to 325. Still 2ft from the SW, period dropping a bit to 15 seconds. Worth a session if you’re keen.

Now, Tuesday July 14th is a standout. The morning is glassy – literally no wind, just a slight air from the WNW. Swell holds at 2ft, period 14 seconds, but the energy bumps to 333. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore. That morning glass is the pick of the week so far.

Wednesday July 15th is another beauty. Glassy conditions again in the morning, and then in the afternoon it goes dead calm – zero wind, glassy as a mirror. Swell is 2ft from the W, period 15 seconds, and the energy is strong at 542. That afternoon session is the absolute best on offer. If you can get out there, do it.

Thursday July 16th keeps the glassy run going. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, swell 2ft from the W and then swinging SSW, period 13-14 seconds. Energy stays high, around 492 and 451. Really clean, really fun.

Friday July 17th sees a drop in quality. Winds go cross-off, swell drops to 2ft-2ft, and the energy falls to the 250s. Still surfable, but it’s ordinary compared to the days before.

The weekend of July 18th and 19th is a bit of a lull. Swell drops to 1ft-2ft, energy is weak, only around 140-230. Winds are offshore but it’s just not got the push.

Monday July 20th is the lowest point – 1ft south swell, energy down to 132-163. The run of better days is over for now.

But hold on, Tuesday July 21st shows a return. Afternoon has 3ft from the S, period 14 seconds, energy 328, and a light offshore. That’s the first sign of a new pulse.

Wednesday July 22nd and Thursday July 23rd are mixed, with some clean but small surf. Then Friday July 24th morning brings a nice spike – 2ft SSW swell, very long 18-second period, energy at 370, and a gentle offshore. That’s another potential standout, though it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The final weekend, July 25th and 26th, ends the run with clean conditions again. Sunday July 26th morning is glassy with a 2ft SSW swell, period 14 seconds, energy 338. A solid way to close out the forecast.

Overall, the clear winners are Wednesday July 15th afternoon with that dead glass and strong energy, and Tuesday July 14th morning for the glassy start. After that, Friday July 24th morning looks promising but it’s further out. Crowds at Kihei Cove can be often, so expect company on the good days.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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164
249
309
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232
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314
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148
127
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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High Tide
1:02AM0.26m
2:17PM0.85m
2:04AM0.25m
3:04PM0.89m
3:01AM0.26m
3:49PM0.91m
3:54AM0.28m
4:33PM0.89m
4:46AM0.30m
5:15PM0.85m
5:39AM0.34m
5:56PM0.78m
6:35AM0.37m
6:35PM0.70m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.14m
6:28AM-0.07m
9:30PM0.10m
7:20AM-0.08m
10:15PM0.06m
8:11AM-0.08m
10:56PM0.05m
9:02AM-0.07m
11:34PM0.03m
9:52AM-0.04m
00:10AM0.03m
10:42AM0.01m
00:44AM0.03m
11:35AM0.08m
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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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