Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.2° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Kihei Cove. It’s a slow burn to start, but there’s a solid pulse of energy coming in the second half of the window.

Water temp is about 80°F, which is dead average for this time of year – nothing wild.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Tuesday (July 28) and Wednesday (July 29) have small 2ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is cross-off and cross-on, making it messy. The combined energy is weak. You’re not missing a thing.

The first real glimmer shows up on Thursday morning, July 30. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a clean 2ft S swell and a moderate 14-second period. Combined energy is 346. It’s small, but it’ll be clean. That’s the best of the early window.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Friday, July 31, through about Wednesday, August 6, it’s all very small 1ft to 2ft swell. The wind is often offshore, so the surface will look clean, but there’s just not enough push. The combined energy drops to between 51 and 174. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but nothing to get excited about.

Now, the real standout starts to build from the second week. Friday, August 7 afternoon, the swell pops up a little more, and then Sunday, August 9 morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 2ft S swell that has a very long 20-second period. Combined energy is 360. That’s a proper groundswell pulse, and those long lines will wrap beautifully around the point. The afternoon kicks it up: 3ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, combined energy at 530, and gentle offshore wind. That’s a solid session.

But the absolute best stretch is Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11. Monday morning and afternoon both deliver 4ft to 4ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, combined energy roaring at 905 to 1000. That’s strong, punchy energy. The wind is offshore all day, gentle and clean. Tuesday morning is even better: glassy conditions, 4ft from the SSW, 15-second period, and combined energy at 749. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell is a bit too big for beginners (over 5ft on Monday afternoon), but for intermediate to advanced surfers, it’s going to be firing. The long period (15 to 16 seconds) means the waves will have real shape and power, and that reef will handle it beautifully.

After that, Wednesday, August 12 sees the swell ease back to 3ft, and the wind turns cross-shore with light rain, so it’s a step down, but still a solid 438 in combined energy.

Bottom line: The first week is a struggle with small, weak swell. The second week from Sunday, August 9 through Tuesday, August 11 is the clear winner. Monday, August 10 is the standout: 4ft to 4ft, 16-second period, solid offshore wind, and 900+ combined energy. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Keep in mind, this far out (over a week), the details can shift, but the signs are good.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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Monday
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14
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14
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SSW
14
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13
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13
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14
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14
0.7
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13
0.6
SSW
16
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16
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SW
15
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15
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14
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14
0.6
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14
0.4
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14
0.4
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13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
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12
0.4
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12
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
198
195
137
133
136
192
173
177
171
191
146
127
123
133
50
43
58
51
49
48
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NNE
5
N
10
SSW
10
S
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
25
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10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
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Wind State
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off
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:55PM0.80m
3:59AM0.33m
4:28PM0.78m
4:39AM0.35m
4:59PM0.76m
5:21AM0.37m
5:29PM0.71m
6:06AM0.41m
5:59PM0.65m
6:57AM0.45m
6:30PM0.58m
7:54AM0.50m
7:05PM0.50m
Low Tide
8:27AM0.01m
10:47PM0.10m
9:07AM0.02m
11:12PM0.08m
9:48AM0.04m
11:39PM0.07m
10:31AM0.07m
00:05AM0.06m
11:18AM0.11m
00:34AM0.05m
12:12PM0.16m
1:06AM0.04m
1:17PM0.22m
1:42AM0.03m
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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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