Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, S swell with 1,017 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, coming to you live from right here on the sand at Kihei Cove. Let’s talk forecast.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The energy’s super weak, with a small, long-period groundswell from the south trying to push in. Over this Sunday and Monday, don't expect much – we're looking at tiny waves around 2 ft to 3 ft. The wind plays ball though, with some glassy mornings and light offshore breezes, so it’s clean, but honestly, you’re fighting for something to ride.
Things start to tick up a little through Tuesday and Wednesday. The swell bumps up just a touch to 3 ft to 4 ft, and the wind stays favourable – clean, gentle offshores in the mornings. It’s not exciting, but it’s ridable. The ocean’s got a little bit of push behind it.
Then, we hit a bit of a rough patch from the 16th into Monday the 18th. The wind swings onshore and cross-shore, and the swell drops back down. Conditions get choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out, honestly.
But here’s where it gets good again. Looking at Saturday the 22nd, we’ve got a pulse of new south swell building. By Sunday the 23rd, it’s the standout day of the whole outlook. We’re looking at a clean 6 ft of south groundswell, with a period around 10 seconds. The wind goes glassy in the morning. The energy is strong, over 800. That’s the day to circle on your calendar. It might be a bit much for a total beginner, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, Kihei Cove is going to be firing, smooth and clean.
Towards the end, Monday the 24th drops back down, but still with glassy conditions and fun 3 ft waves if you’re keen for a quiet session.
So, hold tight through the mid-week lull, and get ready to go large on that Sunday, the 23rd. The water’s sitting warm at 80°F, right where you’d expect for this time of year. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 132 | 147 | 131 | 179 | 250 | 246 | 280 | 269 | 273 | 627 | 606 | 1017 | 597 | 644 | 627 | 508 | 411 | 361 | 280 | 280 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:59PM0.86m | 2:03AM0.31m | 2:46PM0.88m | 2:54AM0.34m | 3:29PM0.87m | 3:42AM0.39m | 4:09PM0.84m | 4:28AM0.43m | 4:47PM0.78m | 5:15AM0.47m | 5:22PM0.70m | 6:03AM0.51m | 5:57PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.10m | 7:13AM-0.02m | 9:46PM0.08m | 8:06AM-0.02m | 10:18PM0.06m | 8:57AM-0.01m | 10:49PM0.05m | 9:47AM0.02m | 11:17PM0.05m | 10:36AM0.07m | 11:45PM0.05m | 11:28AM0.13m | 00:14AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | E 5 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 10 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | 99 | 147 | 131 | 179 | 250 | 246 | 280 | 269 | 243 | 627 | 82 | 1017 | 597 | 644 | 627 | 508 | 411 | 311 | 917 | 2139 | 2052 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 21 | SSW 21 | S 19 | SSW 13 | S 18 | W 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 |
| kJ | 132 | 85 | 83 | 85 | 50 | 23 | 36 | 85 | 273 | 222 | 606 | 11 | 109 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 361 | 280 | 280 | 302 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 13 | — | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | W 11 | E 16 | W 11 | S 18 |
| kJ | 102 | 66 | 64 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 218 | — | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 10 | 84 | 22 | 99 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 5 | E 11 | E 13 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 314 | 289 | 329 | 246 | 207 | 124 | 186 | 160 | 112 | 144 | 106 | 139 | 143 | 170 | 131 | 356 | 516 | 69 | 1439 | 3035 | 2496 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
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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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