Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 23 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: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here again, but with the numbers you’re used to on this side of the pond.
Water temp is 80°F, about normal for now. The action starts Saturday August 22nd with 2 ft from the southwest, a light offshore breeze, energy in the moderate range. Just enough to get wet.
Sunday the 23rd morning is similar – 2 ft from the SSW, offshore, but the afternoon turns ugly with rain and a cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph. Skip it.
Monday the 24th goes glassy. Calm wind, 2 ft from the SSW, energy building. That’s clean and small, perfect for a cruiser.
Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th offer 2 ft to 2 ft with offshore breezes, energy climbing to 493 by Wednesday afternoon. That’s a clean groundswell window.
The big moment is Thursday August 27th morning. Clear, 3 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, energy at 843. That’s the most energy in the whole forecast. Light wind, clean conditions. Kihei Cove gets crowded often, so plan for it.
Friday the 28th holds at 2 ft with offshore wind, still decent. Then it slows down. Saturday the 29th to Monday the 31st drops to 1 ft to 2 ft, energy sinks to as low as 57. A few flat days.
Tuesday September 1st brings it back. Morning shows 3 ft, 19 seconds, 532 energy. The afternoon is the standout: 3 ft from the south, 18 seconds, 713 energy, offshore breeze. That’s a proper pulse.
Wednesday the 2nd is onshore in the morning but turns glassy in the afternoon with 3 ft. Thursday the 3rd starts glassy with 2 ft. Saturday the 5th offers 2 ft from the SSW, 19-second period, offshore wind, energy 309. A solid call for the weekend.
Best bets: Thursday August 27th morning and Tuesday September 1st afternoon. Bigger energy, clean wind, good direction. Get after it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 116 | 152 | 144 | 137 | 100 | 163 | 139 | 127 | 146 | 140 | 165 | 163 | 307 | 429 | 441 | 412 | 582 | 184 | 202 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:48AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.75m | 1:37AM0.34m | 2:13PM0.77m | 2:20AM0.37m | 2:49PM0.78m | 2:59AM0.40m | 3:22PM0.77m | 3:37AM0.44m | 3:54PM0.74m | 4:15AM0.48m | 4:24PM0.69m | 4:53AM0.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:14PM0.19m | 5:52AM0.08m | 8:41PM0.16m | 6:44AM0.07m | 9:06PM0.14m | 7:31AM0.05m | 9:30PM0.12m | 8:15AM0.05m | 9:53PM0.10m | 8:58AM0.06m | 10:17PM0.08m | 9:42AM0.08m | 10:41PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 7 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 116 | 152 | 144 | 137 | 100 | 163 | 139 | 127 | 117 | 82 | 121 | 163 | 108 | 429 | 441 | 412 | 582 | 184 | 202 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SSW 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | 35 | 34 | 51 | 54 | 71 | 48 | 47 | 92 | 146 | 140 | 165 | 160 | 307 | 135 | 395 | 72 | 39 | 110 | 139 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 20 | SSW 16 | W 10 | SSW 15 | E 16 | SSW 12 | E 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 46 | 44 | 23 | 22 | 55 | 32 | 61 | 27 | 27 | 73 | 79 | 43 | 186 | 85 | 7 | 71 | 45 | 45 | 93 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 245 | 292 | 311 | 273 | 263 | 290 | 331 | 191 | 211 | 163 | 134 | 105 | 155 | 108 | 130 | 104 | 108 | 74 | 108 | 134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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