Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and knots for those who think in the old ways.

Kihei Cove is the only game in town for this forecast, and it’s a slow, gentle ride. We’re looking at a long stretch of small south and south-southwest swell. Nothing big, but plenty of clean sessions if you’ve got the right board.

We kick off Sunday the 16th with a 2 to 3ft south groundswell, 16-second period. That’s proper long-period energy for the size. Sunday morning has a light cross-off breeze, but the afternoon goes dead glassy with 2ft waves. That’s your cleanest, most user-friendly window. It’s a reef break, very consistent, and always works on a south swell. Crowds are often around. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a wetsuit.

Monday the 17th keeps the same setup: 2 to 3ft south swell, offshore breezes, clean. Perfect for beginners.

Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th drop to 2ft or less, period shortening to 13 and 12 seconds. Energy is weak. Still, glassy mornings and light offshore afternoons keep it rideable.

Thursday the 20th shifts to a SSW swell with an 18-second period. That’s a long groundswell, but still only 2ft. Morning is dead calm and glassy.

Friday the 21st morning is a standout: 2ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, glassy with a light offshore breeze. Clean, lined-up little waves. One of the best windows of the whole run.

Saturday the 22nd morning is another good one: 2ft SSW swell, 15-second period, glassy. Solid energy for the size.

From Sunday the 23rd through Monday the 24th, winds pick up and it gets a bit bumpy. Tuesday the 25th morning shows a jump in energy with a 16-second SSW groundswell at 2ft. Clean.

Now, the best of the whole outlook is Wednesday the 26th. Morning glass, 2 to 3ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, energy solid. The afternoon gets even better: offshore wind, 3ft swell, 17-second period. Clean, punchy, and lined up. This is the day to circle.

Thursday the 27th holds onto 2 to 3ft SSW swell, glassy morning, offshore afternoon. Still clean and fun. After that, Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th see the swell drop, though Saturday the 29th morning has a 19-second SSW groundswell at barely 2ft. Very long period but tiny. More of a paddle session.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st finish with 2ft SSW groundswell, light offshores, clean. Nothing exciting but still rideable.

Overall, it’s a long, small, clean south swell run. The standout days are Friday the 21st morning and Wednesday the 26th through Thursday the 27th. Beginners and longboarders will have a blast. Experienced crew, wait for the 26th when the energy peaks.

Rusty, out.

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