Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.4° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 670 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 24s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Kihei Cove (Maui).

We’ve got a nice little run of clean, small surf coming through. Nothing for the big-wave crew, but for a beginner-friendly reef, this is a proper window. The water is about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

First up, Monday morning, July 20th, we’re looking at a 3ft south swell. The period is a long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (505). The wind is glassy from the WNW, so the surface will be smooth. Good start.

Monday afternoon holds up. Still 3ft from the south, still 16 seconds, and the wind goes cross-off from the ENE. Clean, manageable, and the energy stays moderate (483).

Tuesday morning, July 21st, is a standout. The wind is dead calm – total glass. Swell is a touch bigger at 3ft, 14-second period, energy moderate (468). That zero wind is a major win. This spot can get busy, but a morning like this is worth the early alarm. Tuesday afternoon sees a few rain showers but a light offshore breeze from the NE, keeping it clean.

The real sweet spot is Wednesday, July 22nd, through Saturday, July 25th. The swell direction swings to the SSW. The height drops to 2ft on Wednesday morning, but the period jumps to a very long 24 seconds. The energy jumps to 801 – that’s strong. The ocean is working hard, and those long-period lines will peel beautifully. Winds are light cross-off from the NNE.

Thursday and Friday keep the same pattern: 3ft to 3ft of SSW groundswell, periods between 17 and 20 seconds, and consistent offshore winds. Energy is in the strong moderate range (564 to 864). These are the best-condition days. The waves won’t be big, but the quality and shape will be excellent.

Saturday, July 25th, is another beauty. The morning is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, 19-second period, strong energy (725). Saturday afternoon the wind picks up to a moderate offshore, but the swell bumps to 3ft. Just expect company.

After that, the energy fades. Sunday, July 26th, through Monday, July 27th, is still surfable but noticeably weaker with energy dropping to 290. By Tuesday, July 28th, things get ordinary – 2ft waves, 14-second period, low energy (191). From Wednesday, July 29th, right through to August 4th, the swell sits between 2ft and 3ft, periods drop to 12-14 seconds, and the energy is mostly weak (below 200). The wind stays clean, but the ocean just doesn’t have the juice. That’s a solid 7-8 day stretch of very ordinary conditions.

So the call is clear: Wednesday, July 22nd, through Saturday, July 25th. Small swell, but the period is long, the energy is strong for the size, and the winds are consistently offshore or glassy. For a beginner reef, that’s as good as it gets. The rest of the run is a paddling session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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16
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15
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14
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14
0.9
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13
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SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
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22
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20
0.8
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20
0.9
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18
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0.9
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0.7
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0.8
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18
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18
0.9
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16
0.9
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16
0.9
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16
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Energy kJ
412
391
343
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307
273
437
426
480
523
507
578
418
433
407
502
670
662
463
452
411
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
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10
N
0
WSW
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
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NNE
5
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15
NNE
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NNE
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15
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High Tide
9:40AM0.52m
8:35PM0.43m
10:43AM0.57m
9:28PM0.35m
11:41AM0.62m
10:39PM0.30m
12:33PM0.68m
11:53PM0.28m
1:21PM0.72m
00:56AM0.27m
2:04PM0.76m
1:50AM0.28m
2:44PM0.78m
2:36AM0.29m
Low Tide
3:01PM0.27m
3:01AM0.03m
4:50PM0.29m
3:43AM0.03m
6:54PM0.26m
4:31AM0.03m
8:08PM0.22m
5:21AM0.03m
8:51PM0.19m
6:12AM0.02m
9:24PM0.16m
7:00AM0.01m
9:53PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near Kihei Cove, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kihei which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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