Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s looking like a solid stretch of small but clean waves for a good part of the run.

We kick things off on the 12th of August with a nice little pulse. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The south swell pushing in at 3 ft with a long 18-second period is a proper groundswell, giving those waves some real shape and push. The moderate offshore breeze from the NE is keeping it clean, and the combined swell energy is solid at 852. This is the standout session of the whole outlook.

Kihei Cove is the only break in town, and it handles this swell well. The reef setup loves the long-period energy, and that WSW optimum direction is a great match for the south swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the consistent nature of this break, you can expect plenty of small, rideable waves through the next few days.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th keep the fun going. Thursday morning sees 4 ft of south swell at 16 seconds, with a gentle offshore helping out. The energy drops a bit to 719, but it’s still clean and surfable. Friday morning holds at 3 ft, though the period drops to 14 seconds, and the energy dips to 445. The wind stays light and offshore.

Things get a little trickier by Friday afternoon and into Saturday. The breeze goes cross-off and the swell drops to 3 ft with a shorter 13-second period. The energy takes a dive to 264. It’s still surfable, but not the pick of the week.

Sunday the 16th brings a bit of spice. The morning bumps up to 7 ft of south swell, but it’s only 10 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit junky. The energy jumps to 1119, but the cross-off wind and shorter period make it a bit of a mess. Afternoon glass-off though – the wind drops to zero and the swell drops to 5 ft, but with an 8-second period, it’s going to be weak and wobbly.

From the 17th through the 22nd, we’re in a lull. Swell sizes drop between 2 ft and 3 ft. The periods are mostly in the 12 to 15-second range, but the energy is low – often below 300. There are plenty of glassy mornings, but the waves are tiny. It’s a proper flat spell.

Then, a second pulse shows up around the 23rd of August. The 23rd morning sees 3 ft of south swell at 16 seconds, with glassy conditions and energy climbing back to 413. This trend builds through the 24th and 25th. The 25th morning looks promising with 3 ft at 14 seconds, glassy wind, and energy up at 707. It’s a good sign, but we’re over a week away, so keep an eye on the updates.

The last few days of the outlook, the 26th and 27th, look to hold small, clean waves. The 27th morning has 3 ft of south swell with a 17-second period – classic long-period stuff. The energy is 529, and the wind is glassy. A solid way to end the run.

Overall, the first few days are the clear winners. That Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are your best bets. Get out there early, it’s clean and consistent. The crowds at Kihei Cove can be an issue, especially when it’s good, so plan accordingly.

Stay stoked, and check the forecast again before you go.

Rusty.

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