Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with 417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
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 shaking for this stretch of coast.
Alright, so we’ve got Kihei Cove on the menu, and honestly, it’s a mellow affair for most of this run. This isn't the place for charging, it's a beginner-friendly reef setup that's very consistent, so there's always something to ride, but we're not talking about anything that'll get your heart racing. For most of the next week and a half, the swell is small, and a lot of it looks pretty ordinary. The real standout window is Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th. That’s where we see a jump in quality, thanks to some glassy or offshore winds and a bump in energy. The water temp here is sitting at 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.
Let’s break it down day by day.
Saturday the 15th – We start off a bit flat. Swell is a weak 3ft from the S with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is low (245), and a fresh 19 mph cross-off wind from the ENE is going to mess things up. Just poor conditions. Skip it.
Sunday the 16th – This is where it gets interesting. Morning shows a 3ft S swell at a very long 16 seconds (588 energy). Winds go glass from the W. That’s clean, organized surf, but with that long period, it might be a bit fat and straight on this reef. Still, for a small wave, it’ll be the best of the lot. Afternoon is similar with a 2ft S swell and glassy SW winds. That's your pick of the weekend.
Monday the 17th – More of the same goodness. Morning has 3ft S swell, 14 seconds (374 energy), with clean cross-off winds from the N. Afternoon is even better: 3ft S swell with a 14-second period (304 energy) and a light offshore breeze from the NE. This is the most consistent, cleanest surf of the whole outlook.
Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 27th – The energy drops off. We're seeing lots of 2ft to 2ft swell days. The period is decent (12-16 seconds), but the wave height is just too small for anything exciting. A few moments of glassy conditions (like Wednesday morning the 19th and Thursday morning the 20th) will make it surfable, but it’s very ordinary. There's a gap of several days here where you won't be rushing out.
Friday the 28th – Another sniff of action. Morning has a 3ft S swell, 14 seconds (334 energy) with light cross-off winds. It’s clean, but still small.
Saturday the 29th & Sunday the 30th – The last weekend of August shows a bit of a shift. Saturday morning is glassy but small (2ft). Sunday the 30th afternoon, however, looks interesting: a 3ft WSW swell, 11 seconds, with a light offshore breeze and strong energy (477). That’s a promising but long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt. Could be a fun little ender to the month.
So, if you want the best wave of the forecast, set your alarm for Monday the 17th. Ankle to knee-high, but clean as a whistle with a long-period S groundswell. It’s not a blower, but for a learner, it’s as good as it gets.
— Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 9 | S 16 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
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225 | 293 | 417 | 168 | 347 | 333 | 257 | 170 | 119 | 119 | 82 | 69 | 71 | 129 | 207 | 202 | 278 | 219 | 162 | 261 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:57PM0.61m | 6:53AM0.54m | 6:31PM0.53m | 7:48AM0.57m | 7:05PM0.45m | 8:49AM0.59m | 7:47PM0.37m | 9:55AM0.62m | 8:54PM0.32m | 10:59AM0.65m | 10:27PM0.29m | 11:57AM0.68m | 11:47PM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:14AM0.05m | 12:23PM0.19m | 00:44AM0.05m | 1:27PM0.24m | 1:18AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.28m | 1:59AM0.08m | 4:45PM0.29m | 2:49AM0.09m | 6:46PM0.26m | 3:49AM0.10m | 7:40PM0.22m | 4:52AM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
225 | 293 | 104 | 92 | 347 | 333 | 257 | 170 | 119 | 119 | 82 | 69 | 104 | 43 | 207 | 202 | 278 | 219 | 162 | 261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 13 | S 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 |
10 | 235 | 417 | 168 | 24 | 31 | 37 | 10 | 74 | 79 | 79 | 67 | 71 | 129 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 18 | S 10 | S 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 19 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 16 | E 4 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 |
10 | 99 | 67 | 127 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 25 | 65 | 45 | 20 | 8 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 4 | ENE 7 | ESE 3 | E 3 |
7281 | 1677 | 671 | 516 | 328 | 100 | 178 | 86 | 167 | 120 | 138 | 224 | 153 | 17 | 89 | 89 | 11 | 54 | 3 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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