Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our little stretch of coast.

The next 16 days are looking like a long, slow, mellow run of small but clean surf. There's no big swell on the horizon, just a steady stream of gentle, long-period south swells. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Wednesday, the 26th of August, with a small, clean 2ft SSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period. The wind is light offshore from the northeast, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (366), so it's not a powerhouse, but it's a fun little knee-to-waist high wave for the beginners. The swell direction is a touch different from the spot's optimum, but it's still working.

Thursday the 27th is the standout of the first week. The morning sees a 3ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, paired with a light 6 mph offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps up to 957 (moderate), and the wind is perfect. This is proper clean, waist-high plus, long-period groundswell. It'll be a bit more lined up and offer some longer rides, but the sets will be spaced out, making paddling out easy. The break is "very consistent," so you won't be waiting forever. Expect some crowds though, as it's "often" busy here.

The rest of the week from Friday the 28th through to Monday the 31st is very similar: small 2ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the S or SSW, with periods dropping back a bit. The winds stay offshore or glassy for most of it, so it'll be clean but small. The combined energy drops into the low hundreds, marking a real drop in overall power. It's surfable, but very ordinary.

There's a gap of very ordinary, low-energy surf from the 29th of August right through to the 31st. Nothing really worth getting excited about.

Then we hit Tuesday the 1st of September. This is a real treat. We get a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy and the water is flat. The combined energy is back up to 504 (moderate). This is that classic, clean, glassy groundswell. It'll be a bit more powerful and have that beautiful, drawn-out feel. The sets will be few and far between, but the ones that come through will be perfect. Again, crowds are a possibility.

The pattern continues through the first week of September. The 2nd of September has a 3ft SSW swell, and the 3rd has a glassy 3ft S swell. The energy stays moderate (between 268 and 472). The 6th and 7th of September bring another flush of glassy, 3ft to 3ft SSW swells with periods of 16-17 seconds, and the combined energy stays in the 377-477 range. This is the best run of the outlook. The second week of September (the 8th, 9th, and 10th) continues the trend of small, clean 3ft to 2ft SSW swells, but with a bit more wind and slightly lower energy, hovering around 250-380. It's still good, consistent surf for a small-wave board.

The absolute best on offer is Thursday the 27th of August morning for the best combination of size, period, and light wind, and Tuesday the 1st of September morning for the glassy, very long-period groundswell.

Rusty.

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