
Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,761 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Kihei Cove (Maui). The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We’re looking at a solid run of clean, surfable waves kicking off right now. Wednesday morning starts us off with a gentle 3ft south swell, period a very long 16 seconds giving it some real push. The energy is moderate (454), and with a light offshore wind from the NE, the surface is going to be clean as a whistle. That’s a nice little session for a beginner, and the wind stays favorable through the afternoon.
Thursday sees a slight dip in size to 2ft, but the swell direction holds from the south with a 14-second period, and the morning is glassy with a light NE breeze. By Thursday afternoon, the swell bumps back up to 4ft with a bit more energy (413), and the offshore wind swings moderate, so it’ll still be lined up nicely.
Friday looks like the first real standout of this stretch. The morning is clean with 5ft south swell, 12-second period, and very light offshore wind. The combined energy climbs to a solid 584. By Friday afternoon, it’s still 5ft, but the wind picks up a bit from the NNE, keeping it offshore. This is a good couple of sessions for anyone looking for a bit more push.
But the true highlight? Saturday, September 5th. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSW, period at 12 seconds, and the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s about as good as it gets for a clean, forgiving wave at Kihei Cove. The combined energy is a strong 668, and the surface will be butter. Later in the afternoon, the offshore wind kicks in again at 5ft. This is the best on offer for the first week.
Sunday holds size at 6ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore, which is still clean. The energy is getting up there (799), but be aware that the afternoon might see some rain showers, and the wind stays cross-off, so it’s still good but not as glassy as Saturday.
There’s a big change coming on Monday, September 7th. The morning is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 17 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1232. The real magic, though, is Monday afternoon: a 5ft SW swell, 14-second period, glassy wind, and the combined energy hits 1644. That’s excellent surf, but it’s a bigger, more powerful wave. This is for experienced surfers only.
Then things get wild. Tuesday, September 8th, a massive 12ft to 13ft SW swell rolls in with a 15-second period. The energy is enormous (6383 in the morning, 10790 in the afternoon). But the wind is cross-onshore and strong from the south, making it choppy and dangerous. The rating is a zero. This is not for paddle surfing. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional surf session.
After that stormy peak, Wednesday the 9th cleans up nicely. The swell drops to 5ft, the wind goes glassy in the morning, and the energy is still a strong 822. That’s a very good session, but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it’s a bit more local.
From Thursday, September 10th, onward, the surf really fades. We’re looking at small waves, 1ft to 3ft, for the rest of the forecast. The energy readings drop to the low hundreds, and the conditions are described as “very ordinary.” There’s a fair gap of several days with no real recommendations. The long-period swells (15 to 24 seconds) in the second week are mostly just tiny, glassy bumps, which might be fun for a longboard or a beginner, but nothing to get excited about.
The only flicker of life in the second week is Tuesday, September 15th, when a 3ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period and glassy wind gives a combined energy of 693. That’s a promising-looking session for a reef break, but it’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
422 | 391 | 275 | 206 | 411 | 513 | 572 | 575 | 672 | 636 | 614 | 647 | 769 | 782 | 478 | 596 | 961 | 1657 | 5639 | 5468 | 778 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:23AM0.67m | 7:26PM0.35m | 9:35AM0.70m | 8:58PM0.29m | 10:46AM0.74m | 10:46PM0.28m | 11:50AM0.78m | 00:06AM0.30m | 12:47PM0.81m | 1:07AM0.35m | 1:36PM0.82m | 1:58AM0.40m | 2:20PM0.81m | 2:43AM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:50PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.24m | 2:38AM0.07m | 6:25PM0.20m | 3:49AM0.08m | 7:20PM0.16m | 5:02AM0.07m | 8:00PM0.12m | 6:10AM0.06m | 8:32PM0.09m | 7:10AM0.05m | 9:02PM0.08m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | E 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 10 |
422 | 391 | 275 | 206 | 411 | 513 | 572 | 575 | 672 | 636 | 932 | 647 | 769 | 782 | 478 | 555 | 961 | 1657 | 5639 | 4873 | 778 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 13 | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | E 13 | SSW 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 |
32 | 21 | 36 | 135 | 80 | 329 | 439 | 7 | 38 | 590 | 614 | 771 | 771 | 734 | 472 | 596 | 575 | 188 | 744 | 449 | 485 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | W 10 | SSE 15 | SSW 13 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | N 12 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | ENE 14 | E 13 | SSW 14 |
66 | 8 | 23 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 39 | 3 | 32 | 69 | 50 | 30 | 277 | 459 | 81 | 108 | 513 | 327 | 440 | 527 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 13 | E 5 | E 14 | E 4 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 4 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SW 13 | — |
324 | 369 | 295 | 302 | 322 | 212 | 253 | 1597 | 1127 | 52 | 1362 | 32 | 1145 | 1064 | 17 | 957 | 898 | 266 | 60 | 5468 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 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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