Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.4° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 8th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, let’s get into it.

We’re starting off this stretch with a whole lot of nothing. The first few days are going to be a real grind, with tiny, weak waves. But just you wait, the second half of this period is where the magic happens. The early part is all about patience and low expectations.

Monday the 3rd kicks things off with a weak 0.5m south swell, a 12-second period, and not much punch behind it. The energy reading is a low (75). It’s surfable, but only just, and with a 5 km/h northeasterly breeze, it’s clean at least. The water temp is a pleasant 80°F, which is about standard for this time of year.

Tuesday the 4th is more of the same, with the swell holding at 0.5m. The morning session is glassy, which is a plus, but the waves are still weak. The afternoon sees the period stretch out to 16 seconds, giving the waves a little more life (117), but we’re still in the realm of small-wave gear. A longboard is your friend here.

Wednesday the 5th is another small one, at 0.4m. It’s glassy again in the morning, which is nice, but the swell is really lacking. Thursday and Friday are similar, with small SSW pulses. Friday’s afternoon session gets a bit more interesting when the period hits 20 seconds and the energy climbs to (191), but we’re still dealing with 0.4m waves. It’s clean, but you’re not going to be getting barreled.

The first standout comes on Saturday morning, August 8th, at Kihei Cove (Maui). It’s not a big day by any means, but it’s the best combo we've seen so far. We’ve got a clean 0.4m SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, and the water is glassy. The energy has jumped to 280, which makes those small waves feel a whole lot better. This is your window for some smooth, long rides. The afternoon gets a bit crossed up, so get out there early.

Sunday the 9th is a bit of a mixed bag with a cross-shore breeze in the morning, but the afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms and a stronger 15 km/h offshore breeze that cleans things up. The 0.5m S swell has some energy (274) behind it. It’s decent, but not the peak.

Then the window really opens. From Monday the 10th through to midday on Thursday the 13th, this is the best stretch of the forecast. The swell starts to build and gets consistent.

Monday the 10th is the turn of the tide. The S swell is still there, but by the afternoon it’s pushing to 0.8m with a 16-second period and energy up to 347. There’s a solid 15 km/h offshore breeze making it glassy. This is a proper surf day.

Tuesday the 11th continues the trend, with a clean 0.8m SSW swell, glassy in the morning and offshore in the afternoon. The energy is strong (305-333). This is more like it.

The pick of the bunch looks to be Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th. The swell size builds to 0.9-1.0m, with a period of 16-18 seconds. The energy is pumping, hitting a very strong (754) on Wednesday afternoon and staying high (667) on Thursday morning. Conditions are looking prime. Wednesday afternoon is glassy, and Thursday morning is clear and glassy. This is the highlight. The waves will have some punch, the lines will be clean, and it shouldn't be too crowded. This is where you want to be.

After that, the surf starts to fade. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th still have rideable 0.7-0.9m waves with good energy, but the wind gets a bit more cross-offshore. Still fun, but not the clean perfection of mid-week. The water remains warm.

The weekend of the 16th and 17th sees the swell fade back to the 0.5m range and the energy drops into the ordinary range. It becomes a grind again, and by Tuesday the 18th the wind goes onshore and it turns messy. That looks like the end of the run.

So, to sum it up: if you can pick your time, the days from Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th are your best bet for clean, fun waves with a bit of size. The rest of the time, you’ll be scratching for whatever you can get.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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82
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133
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148
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131
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:05PM0.50m
8:59AM0.56m
7:47PM0.42m
10:07AM0.62m
8:49PM0.34m
11:13AM0.69m
10:23PM0.29m
12:14PM0.76m
11:54PM0.27m
1:09PM0.82m
1:05AM0.28m
1:59PM0.86m
2:03AM0.31m
Low Tide
1:42AM0.03m
2:38PM0.26m
2:24AM0.02m
4:22PM0.27m
3:14AM0.02m
6:20PM0.24m
4:12AM0.01m
7:41PM0.19m
5:14AM0.00m
8:31PM0.14m
6:15AM-0.01m
9:11PM0.10m
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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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