Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks. It's gonna be a slow grind, so keep your expectations in check and your eyes on the horizon. The good news is, if you're patient, there are a couple of windows where it'll actually be worth paddling out.

The stretch starts off pretty lackluster. Sunday the 30th is flat-out ordinary, with tiny waves around 2ft and not much push. The energy is weak, coming in at around 177, so don't bother. We're looking at a few days of small waves until things start to wake up. Monday the 31st picks up a touch, though it's still pretty small. The real kicker is the wind – it stays offshore, which is a big plus for keeping things clean.

Now, the standout of the entire period is shaping up for Sunday the 6th of September. The swell bumps up to around 4ft and, more importantly, the morning is glassy. Dead flat, no wind. The energy is moderate at 406, so there’s some life in it. The only caveat is the period is a touch short, around 8 seconds, which means it might be a little crumbly, but on a day like that, this spot will be the place to be. It's a reef break and very consistent, so it should be firing.

Also, don't sleep on the 7th of September. The afternoon looks like the best combined session of the whole run. Swell is a solid 3ft, and the energy jumps up to 680, which is a strong push. The wind is offshore and moderate, so it should be hollow and fun. It's a bit of a ways out, so treat it as a promising but not locked-in call.

Before that, the start of September has a few fun days. Tuesday the 1st has a 3ft morning with clean conditions, and Wednesday the 2nd looks good with a 3ft swell and glassy morning. After that, things get a bit weaker and windier towards the end of the week.

The water is about average for this time of year, no weird anomalies to report.

Kihei Cove is a beginner-friendly spot, and with these heights staying under 4ft, it won't be too challenging. Crowds are something to keep in mind – they're often here, so you might have some company, especially on the cleaner days.

After the 7th, the energy drops right off. It turns into a waiting game with lots of tiny, weak days. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, though. The 14th of September sees a funky 1ft swell arrive with a very long 20-second period. The energy is moderate at 324, and it's dead calm. It won't be big, but those long-period swells can link up nicely on a reef, and with no wind, it might just be a magical glass-off session. It's a quiet way to end the run.

So, if you can get out on the morning of the 6th, that's your shot. If not, the afternoon of the 7th is your second. Everything else is just keeping the rust off.

Rusty out.

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