Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Kihei Cove over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days are pretty flat. We’re lookin’ at tiny 1ft swell from the SW with a period that’s mostly around 14 seconds, which is a nice long period groundswell, but there’s just no size to speak of. The combined energy is weak, sittin’ between 70 and 117 (moderate) for the first few days, so it’s more of a paddle-around float than a surf session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothin’ weird there.

Sunday the 2nd has a gentle offshore breeze from the NE, so it’ll be clean, but you’ll be scratchin’ for any little knee-high bump. Monday the 3rd morning goes glassy, but same tiny swell. The whole first week is a bit of a write-off for any real waves – you’re lookin’ at a solid 7 days of pretty ordinary, small conditions.

Now, things start to wake up on Sunday the 9th. The morning of the 9th, the swell is still only 1ft, but the energy jumps to 270 (moderate) and it’s glassy. That’s a nice sign. The real standout window kicks off on Monday the 10th in the afternoon. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy hits 349 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. Tuesday the 11th carries that same 3ft SSW swell, with energy climbing to 434 and then 486 (moderate), and the wind stays light offshore or cross-off. That’s the best run of the whole forecast for a clean, long-period groundswell at a beginner-friendly reef.

Then we get a real treat. Wednesday the 12th afternoon, the swell jumps to 4ft from the S, period of 17 seconds, and the energy hits a solid 1078 (strong). Winds are light and cross-off. That’s the biggest and best day on offer. Thursday the 13th keeps that 4ft swell from the S with energy in the 800s, and light cross-off winds. It’ll be a little too big for absolute beginners at 4ft, but for the average surfer, it’s gonna be clean and fun. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th hold onto 3ft to 4ft S swell with glassy or light offshore winds, so it’ll stay clean and fun right through the weekend.

The standout for the whole period is definitely Wednesday the 12th afternoon through to Saturday the 15th. The best set-up will be Wednesday afternoon the 12th and Thursday the 13th with that 4ft S swell, clean cross-off breeze, and strong energy. Kihei Cove is a very consistent reef break, and it’s exposed to the SW swell, so with the swell comin’ from the S, it’ll wrap in nicely. The downside is that the crowds are often there, so get out early or late. The long period (15-17 seconds) means it’ll be a proper groundswell with good shape and nice long walls, though it can be a bit straight at times on a reef – but on the right tide, it’ll be a dream.

The second week looks solid, with the swell slowly droppin’ from 3ft on Sunday the 16th to 2ft on Monday the 17th, but still clean and glassy. The energy is still moderate in the 500s, so it’s not a total loss.

If you’re a beginner, stick to the first few days of the second week, up to the 3ft days. Once it hits 4ft, it’s a step up. Overall, a slow start but a crackin’ second week if you’re patient.

Rusty.

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