Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
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 our little stretch of coast.
The next 16 days are looking like a long, slow, mellow run of small but clean surf. There's no big swell on the horizon, just a steady stream of gentle, long-period south swells. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We kick off on Wednesday, the 26th of August, with a small, clean 2ft SSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period. The wind is light offshore from the northeast, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (366), so it's not a powerhouse, but it's a fun little knee-to-waist high wave for the beginners. The swell direction is a touch different from the spot's optimum, but it's still working.
Thursday the 27th is the standout of the first week. The morning sees a 3ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, paired with a light 6 mph offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps up to 957 (moderate), and the wind is perfect. This is proper clean, waist-high plus, long-period groundswell. It'll be a bit more lined up and offer some longer rides, but the sets will be spaced out, making paddling out easy. The break is "very consistent," so you won't be waiting forever. Expect some crowds though, as it's "often" busy here.
The rest of the week from Friday the 28th through to Monday the 31st is very similar: small 2ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the S or SSW, with periods dropping back a bit. The winds stay offshore or glassy for most of it, so it'll be clean but small. The combined energy drops into the low hundreds, marking a real drop in overall power. It's surfable, but very ordinary.
There's a gap of very ordinary, low-energy surf from the 29th of August right through to the 31st. Nothing really worth getting excited about.
Then we hit Tuesday the 1st of September. This is a real treat. We get a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy and the water is flat. The combined energy is back up to 504 (moderate). This is that classic, clean, glassy groundswell. It'll be a bit more powerful and have that beautiful, drawn-out feel. The sets will be few and far between, but the ones that come through will be perfect. Again, crowds are a possibility.
The pattern continues through the first week of September. The 2nd of September has a 3ft SSW swell, and the 3rd has a glassy 3ft S swell. The energy stays moderate (between 268 and 472). The 6th and 7th of September bring another flush of glassy, 3ft to 3ft SSW swells with periods of 16-17 seconds, and the combined energy stays in the 377-477 range. This is the best run of the outlook. The second week of September (the 8th, 9th, and 10th) continues the trend of small, clean 3ft to 2ft SSW swells, but with a bit more wind and slightly lower energy, hovering around 250-380. It's still good, consistent surf for a small-wave board.
The absolute best on offer is Thursday the 27th of August morning for the best combination of size, period, and light wind, and Tuesday the 1st of September morning for the glassy, very long-period groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
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163 | 307 | 429 | 441 | 325 | 582 | 184 | 206 | 126 | 117 | 84 | 190 | 129 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 55 | 190 | 422 | 311 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 3:22PM0.77m | 3:37AM0.44m | 3:54PM0.74m | 4:15AM0.48m | 4:24PM0.69m | 4:53AM0.52m | 4:54PM0.63m | 5:35AM0.57m | 5:24PM0.57m | 6:23AM0.61m | 5:56PM0.49m | 7:18AM0.64m | 6:34PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15AM0.05m | 9:53PM0.10m | 8:58AM0.06m | 10:17PM0.08m | 9:42AM0.08m | 10:41PM0.06m | 10:28AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.05m | 11:18AM0.14m | 11:37PM0.05m | 12:15PM0.19m | 00:11AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.05m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 5 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
163 | 307 | 429 | 441 | 325 | 582 | 184 | 184 | 126 | 117 | 84 | 190 | 73 | 68 | 84 | 81 | 39 | 190 | 422 | 311 | 347 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 20 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 12 | E 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 14 | E 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 |
160 | 186 | 135 | 395 | 72 | 20 | 110 | 206 | 93 | 87 | 82 | 71 | 129 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 57 | 32 | 30 | 77 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | E 15 | S 14 | S 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 12 | ENE 11 | SSW 19 | E 10 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
43 | 58 | 85 | 121 | 71 | 18 | 45 | 67 | 89 | 55 | 75 | 72 | 44 | 39 | 72 | 28 | 55 | 49 | 52 | 53 | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 |
139 | 125 | 87 | 68 | 113 | 68 | 77 | 74 | 130 | 80 | 105 | 90 | 130 | 110 | 59 | 46 | 275 | 269 | 85 | 180 | 239 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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