Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. 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 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s do this in feet and miles.
We’re looking at a slow start, but there’s a solid S swell building for the second week that’s worth getting fired up about. The main spot is Kihei Cove (Maui).
Right now, the waves are tiny. Saturday afternoon kicks off with clean 2ft SSW swell, but the energy is low (165). It’s surfable, but nothing special. Sunday and Monday are even smaller, with 1ft swell and energy readings dropping to 50–90. The wind is mostly offshore or glassy, so the surface is clean, but there’s just no power.
Tuesday, 4th August, sees a tiny bump – glassy morning, 2ft SSW swell, combined energy at 103. Still very weak. The afternoon has a longer period, 16 seconds, but the height is only 1ft. The longer period suggests better shape, but it’s marginal.
The real action starts around Wednesday, 12th August. The swell builds from the south, with heights reaching 3ft to 4ft. The period is long, 16–18 seconds, so this is proper groundswell. Combined energy hits 767 on Wednesday morning – that’s moderate-strong energy. The wind is glassy, and the water is 80°, about normal for this time of year. This is the standout window. The S swell direction works well for the reef’s optimum WSW exposure, and with light offshore or glassy conditions, Kihei Cove will be clean and fun.
Thursday, 13th August, is a top pick. Morning glass, 4ft S swell, 16-second period, and energy at 700. The surf will be super clean, with proper shape. It’s not big, but for a beginner-friendly reef break, this is as good as it gets.
By Friday and Saturday, 14th and 15th August, the swell holds around 3ft to 4ft, with moderate offshore winds keeping conditions tidy. The crowd factor is “often,” so expect company, but the quality will be worth it.
The last few days, 16th August, see the swell backing off a little to 3ft, but still with clean conditions and good energy.
Overall, the first week is a bust for decent surf. But from the 12th onward, Kihei Cove is the spot. The standout is Wednesday morning, 12th August – glassy, 3ft S swell, 18-second period, and strong energy (767). That’s the one to mark on the calendar.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 123 | 131 | 50 | 40 | 58 | 50 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 68 | 57 | 46 | 57 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 102 | 76 | 100 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 5:59PM0.65m | 6:57AM0.45m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:54AM0.50m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:34AM0.05m | 12:12PM0.16m | 1:06AM0.04m | 1:17PM0.22m | 1:42AM0.03m | 2:38PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.02m | 4:22PM0.27m | 3:14AM0.02m | 6:20PM0.24m | 4:12AM0.01m | 7:41PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 | E 12 | S 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 123 | 134 | 138 | 96 | 126 | 136 | 104 | 73 | 281 | 194 | 47 | 66 | 78 | 32 | 50 | 51 | 102 | 76 | 71 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | E 13 | S 12 | W 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 39 | 131 | 50 | 40 | 58 | 119 | 75 | 11 | 77 | 49 | 57 | 46 | 46 | 49 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 71 | 100 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 21 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 21 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 16 | 28 | 26 | 68 | 31 | 28 | 57 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 44 | 20 | 20 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 699 | 513 | 320 | 356 | 235 | 227 | 112 | 475 | 407 | 444 | 240 | 16 | 6 | 40 | 68 | 54 | 60 | 124 | 111 | 244 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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