Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking for this stretch of coast.

Alright, so we’ve got Kihei Cove on the menu, and honestly, it’s a mellow affair for most of this run. This isn't the place for charging, it's a beginner-friendly reef setup that's very consistent, so there's always something to ride, but we're not talking about anything that'll get your heart racing. For most of the next week and a half, the swell is small, and a lot of it looks pretty ordinary. The real standout window is Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th. That’s where we see a jump in quality, thanks to some glassy or offshore winds and a bump in energy. The water temp here is sitting at 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Let’s break it down day by day.

Saturday the 15th – We start off a bit flat. Swell is a weak 3ft from the S with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is low (245), and a fresh 19 mph cross-off wind from the ENE is going to mess things up. Just poor conditions. Skip it.

Sunday the 16th – This is where it gets interesting. Morning shows a 3ft S swell at a very long 16 seconds (588 energy). Winds go glass from the W. That’s clean, organized surf, but with that long period, it might be a bit fat and straight on this reef. Still, for a small wave, it’ll be the best of the lot. Afternoon is similar with a 2ft S swell and glassy SW winds. That's your pick of the weekend.

Monday the 17th – More of the same goodness. Morning has 3ft S swell, 14 seconds (374 energy), with clean cross-off winds from the N. Afternoon is even better: 3ft S swell with a 14-second period (304 energy) and a light offshore breeze from the NE. This is the most consistent, cleanest surf of the whole outlook.

Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 27th – The energy drops off. We're seeing lots of 2ft to 2ft swell days. The period is decent (12-16 seconds), but the wave height is just too small for anything exciting. A few moments of glassy conditions (like Wednesday morning the 19th and Thursday morning the 20th) will make it surfable, but it’s very ordinary. There's a gap of several days here where you won't be rushing out.

Friday the 28th – Another sniff of action. Morning has a 3ft S swell, 14 seconds (334 energy) with light cross-off winds. It’s clean, but still small.

Saturday the 29th & Sunday the 30th – The last weekend of August shows a bit of a shift. Saturday morning is glassy but small (2ft). Sunday the 30th afternoon, however, looks interesting: a 3ft WSW swell, 11 seconds, with a light offshore breeze and strong energy (477). That’s a promising but long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt. Could be a fun little ender to the month.

So, if you want the best wave of the forecast, set your alarm for Monday the 17th. Ankle to knee-high, but clean as a whistle with a long-period S groundswell. It’s not a blower, but for a learner, it’s as good as it gets.

— Rusty

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