Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got for the next couple of weeks at Kihei Cove. It's a pretty consistent little reef setup, but don't expect a lot of size. This is beginner-friendly territory, a mellow spot that's fairly exposed to the swell.

We're looking at a solid run of clean, rideable waves starting right now. The water is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Friday morning (14th August) kicks things off nicely. We've got a 4ft S swell rolling in with a solid 14-second period, pushing a moderate 531 units of energy. The wind is offshore from the NNE, keeping things smooth. It's not massive, but it's clean, rideable, and a good sign.

The best bet for the whole outlook is Sunday morning, the 16th of August. The swell drops a touch to 3ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 16 seconds from the S. That's a proper groundswell, and combined with 588 units of energy, it's got some real grunt for the size. The wind goes completely offshore from the NE at only 5 km/h, so expect glassy, rippable conditions. This is the standout. Keep in mind that long-period S swell can sometimes break a bit straight at a beach break, but for a reef like Kihei Cove, it should be a treat.

Monday the 17th continues the good run with 3ft S swell and light offshore or cross-off winds keeping things clean. It's a great follow-up day.

After that, the energy drops off into the mid-week, with waves shrinking to 2-2ft through the 18th, 19th, and 20th. The wind stays light and often glassy, so it's still surfable, but you'll be working for it. The swell direction shifts to the SSW around the 20th with a long period, but the size just isn't there.

The 21st and 22nd of August look a bit scrappy. The wind swings onshore or cross-on, and the quality takes a dive. I'd give those days a miss.

Then things start to pick up again. From the 25th of August, we see a fresh pulse of SSW swell. Tuesday the 25th offers 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and clean offshore winds. It's small, but it's clean and has some push. The energy climbs back to 315 units.

The real second-week highlight, with a bit of caution since it's a long way out, is Wednesday the 26th of August. We're looking at a 2ft S swell, with a period stretching back to 18 seconds and a big jump in energy to 540 units. Winds are light offshore from the NE. It's a setup that could deliver some surprisingly fun, clean lines for a small wave. Thursday the 27th also looks promising with glassy or clean conditions and 3ft SSW swell.

The last few days of the outlook drop off again in size, but the wind stays favorable, so expect little clean rollers for the beginners or longboarders.

So, the takeaway for Kihei Cove: It's a mellow run. The standout is absolutely Sunday morning, 16th August, for the best combo of swell period, energy, and glassy winds. The second week looks promising, especially around the 26th and 27th, but keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer. It's a consistent little spot, so it won't stay flat for long.

Rusty.

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