Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.1° 

Kihei Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kihei Cove surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,968 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with S 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 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and we’re having a look at Kihei Cove. There’s a small wait before the first surf shows up on Friday the 4th of September. Water temp is 80°, right on the button for this time of year, no anomalies.

Friday morning the 4th gives you a clean 5 ft south swell with a 12-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE. Wave energy is moderate (690). It’s a reef break, good for beginners, and you’ll see folks about — crowds are often there. This is your top pick, clean and consistent.

Saturday morning the 5th goes glassy — zero wind, a 5 ft SSW swell with 12-second period. As good as it gets for this spot. Saturday afternoon gets a bit cloudy and the quality fades.

Sunday the 6th is another beauty: glassy start, 6 ft SW swell, 13-second period, wave energy at 1056. Sunday arvo brings a risk of storms, but the wind stays light and the waves hold up. That’s your second standout.

Monday the 7th sees a big 10 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, but onshore winds from the south chop it up. Wave energy is strong at 3905, but this one’s only for the experienced, and it won’t be pretty.

From Tuesday the 8th through most of the second week, it’s small — mostly under 3 ft, wave energy dropping into the 100–300 range. Plenty of glassy mornings, but the waves are gutless.

Around the 15th of September, things perk up a little — 2 ft to 3 ft swells, 16–21 second periods, clean offshore or glassy winds. Wave energy gets back into the 400–600 range. Surfable but not memorable.

The last few days, 17th through 19th, stay steady with little 3 ft lines and clean conditions. Fine for a fun session, but no fireworks.

Best days: Friday the 4th and Sunday the 6th. Everything else is small and average. Get on it early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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18
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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694
749
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3224
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356
273
257
176
133
155
177
Wind (km/h)
20
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15
NNE
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15
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5
NNW
5
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15
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High Tide
10:46AM0.74m
10:46PM0.28m
11:50AM0.78m
00:06AM0.30m
12:47PM0.81m
1:07AM0.35m
1:36PM0.82m
1:58AM0.40m
2:20PM0.81m
2:43AM0.46m
3:01PM0.78m
3:26AM0.52m
3:38PM0.73m
4:08AM0.57m
Low Tide
6:25PM0.20m
3:49AM0.08m
7:20PM0.16m
5:02AM0.07m
8:00PM0.12m
6:10AM0.06m
8:32PM0.09m
7:10AM0.05m
9:02PM0.08m
8:05AM0.05m
9:29PM0.06m
8:56AM0.06m
9:54PM0.05m
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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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