
Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 16 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: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 22s period, SSW swell with 622 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SW 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 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 0.8m 22s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 22s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 22s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | S 17 | W 14 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 |
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314 | 206 | 156 | 153 | 148 | 179 | 218 | 158 | 158 | 56 | 116 | 157 | 153 | 412 | 391 | 343 | 320 | 311 | 273 | 437 | 422 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 5:39AM0.34m | 5:56PM0.78m | 6:35AM0.37m | 6:35PM0.70m | 7:33AM0.41m | 7:13PM0.61m | 8:36AM0.46m | 7:52PM0.51m | 9:40AM0.52m | 8:35PM0.43m | 10:43AM0.57m | 9:28PM0.35m | 11:41AM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.03m | 10:42AM0.01m | 00:44AM0.03m | 11:35AM0.08m | 1:17AM0.03m | 12:32PM0.15m | 1:49AM0.03m | 1:38PM0.22m | 2:23AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.27m | 3:01AM0.03m | 4:50PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.03m | 6:54PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | |
7:08 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | E 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 13 | S 13 |
314 | 206 | 156 | 150 | 148 | 179 | 218 | 158 | 158 | 48 | 77 | 133 | 153 | 412 | 391 | 343 | 320 | 311 | 273 | 225 | 209 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | SSW 13 | W 14 | S 17 | SSW 12 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 17 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | S 13 | E 13 |
218 | 113 | 150 | 153 | 54 | 101 | 93 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 116 | 95 | 40 | 72 | 86 | 159 | 236 | 225 | 257 | 125 | 212 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | W 12 | S 18 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | E 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 |
12 | 175 | 147 | 69 | 85 | 55 | 35 | 33 | 21 | 37 | 26 | 157 | 57 | 83 | 81 | 69 | 26 | 45 | 224 | 437 | 422 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 4 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
21 | 62 | 85 | 69 | 51 | 152 | 138 | 143 | 169 | 346 | 224 | 187 | 152 | 118 | 74 | 107 | 12 | 65 | 42 | 62 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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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