Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.5° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 22s period, SSW swell with 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★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 24s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 22s
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 folks, Rusty here. We're looking at a solid run of small but clean conditions ahead for the Kihei Cove spot on the south shore. This is a beginner-friendly reef break that is very consistent, so it’s a great place to get your feet wet.

The water is sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The overall pattern is a long stretch of steady, rideable waves, with the best combination of swell and wind falling over the weekend.

Let’s break it down. The action kicks off Wednesday morning with some clouds and a light cross-offshore breeze from the N at 6 mph. Swell is a clean 2 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 24 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and at this size, it’ll wrap in beautifully. The combined swell energy is moderate at 562. Expect fun, clean waves for a log or a foamie. The wind shifts offshore from the NE in the afternoon, keeping it tidy.

Thursday looks even better. Clear skies and a consistent offshore flow from the ENE all day. The swell bumps up a touch to 3 ft from the SSW, with a long period of 20 seconds and combined energy rising to 750. Conditions will be very good.

Friday continues the trend. Morning glass with a 3 mph cross-offshore breeze, turning into a stronger offshore breeze from the NE by the afternoon. Swell holds at 3 ft with a period of 17-18 seconds and combined energy hitting 779. This is your classic mellow south shore setup.

Now, the standout window is Saturday and Sunday. Saturday starts with a slight offshore from the NNE and a bump in swell to 3 ft from the SSW, period 18-19 seconds. Combined energy is up at 786. The winds get a bit stronger in the afternoon, but still offshore. Sunday stays in the 3 ft to 3 ft range. This is the best on offer for the whole period. If you have a longboard, this is your time.

The surf begins to taper off into the following week (Monday, July 28th onwards) . The swell drops to 2 ft and the period shortens to 14 seconds. The winds remain favorable, but the energy fades. By Tuesday and Wednesday there’s a noticeable drop in combined energy, down to around 200, and conditions become more ordinary. The end of July and start of August sees the swell shrink to 2 ft or less with combined energy falling under 200. The highlight here is a glassy morning on Tuesday, August 5th, but with only 1 ft of swell, it’s going to be tiny.

For beginners, the best days are from Wednesday through Sunday. Swell never goes over 5 ft, so it's safe and fun. Just a heads up, crowds here are often around, so expect some company in the water. It’s worth it for the clean lines.

That's about it from the south side. Keep it between the buoys.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
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0.6
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.7
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
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18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
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16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
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14
0.7
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
426
480
523
507
578
418
344
407
502
670
662
561
452
411
288
280
213
192
198
198
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
5
ENE
20
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
20
NE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
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Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
3:20PM0.80m
3:19AM0.31m
3:55PM0.80m
3:59AM0.33m
Low Tide
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
7:44AM0.01m
10:20PM0.11m
8:27AM0.01m
10:47PM0.10m
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7:07
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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.

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