Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 22s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 541 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 22s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's have a look at what's happening. We're in for a bit of a slow start, but there's some decent small-wave action building for the middle of the period. For the next few days, until Monday the 14th, the surf is pretty lackluster—tiny waves and just ordinary conditions. Honestly, you could leave the board at home for the first part of the week.
The real story here is Kihei Cove. It's a reef break that's very consistent, so it'll be working even when the surf is tiny. The water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the first proper glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 14th, during the afternoon. Swell bumps up slightly to 2ft from the SW, but the combined wave energy is moderate (310). Winds are light offshore from the NNE, so it’ll be clean. This is where it starts to get interesting.
From Tuesday the 15th through to Saturday the 19th, things really pick up for Kihei Cove. We’ve got consistent SW groundswell, with swell heights holding between 2ft and 3ft, and periods around 16-20 seconds. That long-period energy (434 on Tuesday morning) suggests better shaped waves and more push. The winds are looking excellent—mostly glassy conditions with light offshore breezes. That’s a major positive. It’s perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The crowds are something to be aware of here though, as it can get busy, so expect company in the water.
The standout period is definitely the 15th through the 18th. I’d call Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th the best on offer. Glassy mornings, clean little 2ft to 3ft SW swell, and moderate to strong wave energy (over 400 in the combined reading). It’s not big, but it’ll be super clean and fun. The long period and SW direction are a good match for this break.
By the 21st and 22nd, the energy drops off again, and we're back to small, ordinary surf with some less favorable winds. There’s a small bump again around the 24th and 25th, with some promising glassy mornings and a bit of SW groundswell returning, but nothing that matches the mid-week run.
So, if you can, get on it from Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 18th. That’s the sweet spot. A bit of a gap at the start, then a solid few days for the small-wave crew.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 |
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 kJ | 226 | 191 | 91 | 64 | 60 | 54 | 80 | 54 | 227 | 180 | 392 | 306 | 376 | 399 | 449 | 381 | 326 | 255 | 541 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:49AM0.61m | 4:47PM0.58m | 5:30AM0.64m | 5:19PM0.50m | 6:15AM0.66m | 5:52PM0.44m | 7:04AM0.66m | 6:29PM0.37m | 8:00AM0.66m | 7:20PM0.33m | 9:04AM0.66m | 8:49PM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM0.05m | 10:34AM0.12m | 10:45PM0.05m | 11:25AM0.16m | 11:13PM0.06m | 12:19PM0.20m | 11:44PM0.07m | 1:21PM0.24m | 00:20AM0.09m | 2:40PM0.26m | 1:04AM0.12m | 4:27PM0.26m | 2:00AM0.14m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:31 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 4 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | E 5 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 226 | 191 | 91 | 44 | 60 | 5 | 80 | 50 | 15 | 180 | 392 | 306 | 376 | 399 | 449 | 381 | 326 | 255 | 541 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | SSW 23 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 57 | 55 | 29 | 64 | 57 | 54 | 7 | 54 | 76 | 68 | 71 | 60 | 56 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 38 | 188 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | ESE 4 | SW 16 | S 11 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 24 | WSW 11 | SW 22 | E 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 19 | SW 20 | W 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 4 | 66 | 9 | 15 | 37 | 54 | 12 | 227 | 30 | 42 | 39 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 37 | 60 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 17 | 96 | 20 | 30 | 62 | 82 | 214 | 212 | 256 | 293 | 771 | 625 |
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Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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