
Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down this next stretch of surf. It’s gonna be a slow burner for the most part, but there’s one definite window that’ll get your heart rate up. We’re looking at Kihei Cove (Kihei-Cove) for this whole run, a friendly reef setup that’s ideal for the beginners and those wanting a longboard grovel. Water temp is sitting around 80°, which is about normal for this time of year.
We’ve got a bit of a flat start, so don’t rush out the door. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are going to be tiny, with weak energy in the water. The swell is there, but it’s just not doing much. Thursday the 6th stays small, maybe 1ft, but there’s a glimmer of glassy conditions in the morning which is nice. Friday the 7th is much the same story – small and clean, still just surfable but nothing to write home about.
Now, here’s where things start to pick up a little. Saturday the 8th morning, the energy jumps to a moderate level, with a clean 1ft SSW swell and glassy winds. It’s still small, but it’s the first day it feels like the ocean’s waking up. Sunday the 9th has a bit more energy, but the wind goes a little cross-off, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Then on Monday the 10th, we see the morning glass off again with 2ft, the energy is solid, and it’s feeling cleaner. This is a good sign of things to come.
Tuesday the 11th is when you want to start paying attention. The swell pushes up to 3ft, but more importantly, the period stretches out. The morning is glassy, and the afternoon sees a gentle offshore breeze. It’s still not huge, but the quality is there.
Alright, here’s your standout. Wednesday the 12th of August. This is the one. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the south with a long 18-second period. The energy jumps into the strong zone. Morning is dead calm and glassy, and the afternoon is clean with a light offshore. This is the pick of the fortnight. The south swell direction is right in the wheelhouse for Kihei Cove, and with that long period, the reef is going to handle it beautifully. It’s not a giant, but it’ll be the best-shaped, most consistent surf we’ve seen.
Thursday the 13th holds onto that energy with 3ft to 4ft surf, but the afternoon wind gets a little more cross-off and the tide might mess with it a bit, making things a touch more marginal. Friday the 14th through the following week, it’s a slow fade. We’re back down to 3ft, the energy drops back to moderate, and while the mornings are often glassy and clean, the waves just aren’t as powerful or as organized. There’s a good run of small, clean surf, but nothing will touch that Wednesday.
For the second week, from the 16th onward, the surf is pretty much done. We're looking at ankle to knee-high slop, mostly 1ft to 2ft. There is a little bump on Wednesday the 19th with 2ft, but the wind will be blowing a bit stronger from the NE, so it might be a bit lumpy. Honestly, for you beginners, this is a great time to learn on the small days, but for anyone wanting a proper wave, the 12th is your day.
Keep it salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 57 | 47 | 57 | 50 | 50 | 53 | 81 | 74 | 100 | 96 | 133 | 124 | 148 | 105 | 149 | 131 | 179 | 250 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:47PM0.42m | 10:07AM0.62m | 8:49PM0.34m | 11:13AM0.69m | 10:23PM0.29m | 12:14PM0.76m | 11:54PM0.27m | 1:09PM0.82m | 1:05AM0.28m | 1:59PM0.86m | 2:03AM0.31m | 2:46PM0.88m | 2:54AM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.02m | 4:22PM0.27m | 3:14AM0.02m | 6:20PM0.24m | 4:12AM0.01m | 7:41PM0.19m | 5:14AM0.00m | 8:31PM0.14m | 6:15AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.10m | 7:13AM-0.02m | 9:46PM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | E 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
191 | 47 | 65 | 39 | 22 | 50 | 17 | 81 | 74 | 71 | 45 | 120 | 124 | 99 | 58 | 149 | 131 | 179 | 250 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 10 | SSW 11 |
71 | 57 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 18 | 53 | 21 | 71 | 100 | 96 | 133 | 43 | 148 | 105 | 58 | 57 | 86 | 19 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 11 | ENE 8 | W 12 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | SSE 9 | W 10 |
68 | 55 | 29 | 57 | 50 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 39 | 27 | 40 | 69 | 102 | 41 | 64 | 20 | 8 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 4 | E 9 | E 4 | E 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
359 | 279 | 12 | 76 | 40 | 51 | — | 55 | 51 | 172 | 144 | 197 | 322 | 170 | 275 | 354 | 284 | 298 | 222 | 255 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
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Information about the Kihei Cove Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kihei Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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