Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Issued: 7 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.


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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. The pick of the bunch is right here at Kihei Cove, and it kicks off right away.

Starting Monday, July 6th, we’ve got a solid little run. The swell is coming in from the SSW at about 3 ft, with a nice long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s got some punch, with a moderate combined energy of 453. The wind is blowing steady from the NE, offshore, which is going to keep the faces clean and lined up all morning. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. This is the best bet of the whole forecast – small but clean, consistent, and well-shaped for a reef break like Kihei Cove. The crowd situation can get busy here, so get in early.

Tuesday, July 7th, keeps that same vibe going. Still 3 ft SSW swell, period dropping a touch to 14 seconds, but the wind stays offshore and the energy is solid at 352. Afternoon sees it back off slightly to 2-3 ft, but still clean.

Wednesday, July 8th morning is a special one. The swell drops to 2-3 ft, but we get absolute glass – zero wind. That’s a major positive. The waves will be clean as a whistle, even if the energy is down to 200. For a log or a longboard, this is going to be a dreamy session. The water is calm, and you’ll be able to see every bump.

Thursday, July 9th through Friday, July 10th, the swell drops further to 1-2 ft. The wind stays offshore or glassy, so the conditions are still tidy, but the wave size is getting pretty small. The energy dips below 200 – it’s weak, marginal stuff. It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for power.

The next standout comes on Saturday, July 11th. The swell direction swings to SW, and the period jumps back up to a very long 18 seconds. The height is only 1-2 ft, but that period means serious push. The combined energy climbs to 327. The wind is moderate offshore from the NNE, so it’s going to be clean but with a bit of texture. This is a classic case of a long-period groundswell at a reef break – it will have more shape and power than the height suggests. Good for the patient surfer. That energy carries into Sunday, July 12th, with 2-3 ft and 16-second swell.

By Monday, July 13th, the wind gets a touch cross-offshore in the morning, making it a bit more average, but the afternoon cleans back up. The swell hangs around 3 ft.

Tuesday, July 14th morning is another glassy gem – early session with 2-3 ft SW swell and zero wind. That afternoon, the swell direction shifts to a W source with an 18-second period, and the energy hits 496 – that’s moderate to strong. It’s a good, clean afternoon.

Wednesday, July 15th serves up another glassy morning with 2 ft SSW swell and an 18-second period. The energy is a solid 500. That’s a big number for small waves – it’s going to feel a lot punchier than you’d think. Clean and fun on the high tide.

From Thursday, July 16th onward, we start to see a slow fade. The swell sticks around 2 ft from the SSW, periods drop from 16 to 14 seconds, and the wind stays mostly offshore. The energy stays in the 400-450 range through Thursday, which keeps it interesting. But by Friday, July 17th, the swell drops to 1-2 ft, the wind goes cross-off, and the energy plummets to 175. It’s small and just okay.

Saturday, July 18th morning has a glass-off but with only 1-2 ft at 13 seconds – it’s tiny. The energy is 172. Afternoon is similar with a light offshore.

Sunday, July 19th afternoon picks up again. The swell comes back to 2-3 ft from the S, 16-second period, with a moderate offshore NE breeze. Energy jumps to 312. That’s a decent end-of-forecast flurry.

Monday, July 20th keeps it going with 2-3 ft S swell, 14 seconds, and clean winds all day. Energy is still in the 330s.

The real standout window is the first four days: Monday, July 6th through Thursday, July 9th. For a bit of fun size and clean conditions, that’s where you want to be. The glassy mornings on Wednesday, July 8th and Tuesday, July 14th are the cherry on top for smooth waves.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
457
441
397
355
350
265
250
198
192
181
115
113
75
72
76
184
164
249
309
268
302
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
0
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
0
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:42AM0.45m
8:32PM0.48m
10:44AM0.53m
9:26PM0.40m
11:42AM0.62m
10:35PM0.33m
12:36PM0.71m
11:51PM0.28m
1:28PM0.79m
1:02AM0.26m
2:17PM0.85m
2:04AM0.25m
3:04PM0.89m
Low Tide
2:41AM0.02m
2:40PM0.23m
3:19AM-0.00m
4:14PM0.26m
4:01AM-0.02m
5:58PM0.24m
4:47AM-0.04m
7:30PM0.19m
5:37AM-0.05m
8:38PM0.14m
6:28AM-0.07m
9:30PM0.10m
7:20AM-0.08m
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
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7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
 mm
2
2
1
Temp °C
25
28
28
25
27
27
24
27
28
25
28
28
26
28
29
26
28
28
25
27
27
Feels °C
24
27
27
25
26
27
24
30
28
25
31
30
28
31
31
27
29
29
25
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
13
0.7
E
7
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
457
441
397
355
350
265
250
198
192
181
115
54
75
72
76
184
164
249
309
268
302
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.6
S
12
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
21
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
12
Energy kJ
17
8
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
5
4
113
20
31
69
45
43
42
55
30
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
8
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
13
0.4
W
14
0.3
W
14
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
7
4
2
2
5
5
1
15
14
45
37
30
63
36
21
21
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.2
E
8
2
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.4
E
6
0.8
E
5
1.3
E
5
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.3
E
8
1.7
E
5
Energy kJ
160
141
160
175
200
152
216
187
308
224
117
32
94
136
185
237
139
178
104
234
165
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
2
1
1
2
4
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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