Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 455 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, picture this: it’s a slow start for the ol’ home break. We’re looking at a bit of a lull for the next few days, but don’t go putting the board away just yet. The ocean’s got a pulse, just a quiet one. The first few days are pretty underwhelming, with tiny swells and not much push. It’s gonna be a waiting game.

The action really starts to pick up around the middle of next week. There’s a window from the 15th onward where things get more interesting. The swell builds, the energy in the water climbs, and we start seeing some cleaner conditions. It’s not going to be giant, but it’ll be a whole lot better than what we’re seeing right now.

The standout period is looking like the 17th through the 19th. We’ve got a solid run of days with a building southwest swell, some consistent energy readings in the 400-600 range, and light offshore winds keeping the surface clean. This is where you want to be. Kihei Cove is a pretty consistent reef break, and when it gets a clean SW swell like this, it can be a lot of fun for the more experienced folks. The swell direction is right in its wheelhouse, coming from the SSW/SW.

Now, let’s break it down day by day. For the 9th and 10th, keep your expectations low. We’re looking at a small, clean-ish, weak swell. It’s real small, like 2 to 3 feet, and the energy is just not there. The water temp is a touch above average, about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

From the 11th to the 14th, the wave heights drop off further. It’s not looking good, with some poor conditions and cross-offshore winds. There might be a tiny bump on the 14th afternoon with a longer period swell of 22 seconds, but the wind is going to be messy. It’s a pass.

Then we hit the good stuff. Starting the 15th, the swell starts to fill in. The period is around 20 seconds, and the energy jumps up to the 400s. The wind is light and glassy for the most part, which is a major positive. This is when you should start clearing your schedule.

The 16th and 17th look excellent. The swell is holding around 3 to 3 feet, the period is still up there, and the winds are light offshore. The energy readings are strong, in the 450-510 range. This is shaping up to be some classic Kihei Cove surf. Remember, this is a reef break, so long-period swell is your friend here.

The 18th looks like the pick of the bunch. Morning glass, afternoon gentle offshore breeze, and the swell is a consistent 3 feet. The combined swell energy hits its peak at 615, which is a strong signal. This is the day to be out there.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th holds some fun waves too, but maybe a slight step down in size and energy. Still, there are good waves on offer with light winds.

The following week starts off a bit shaky again. The 21st has some poor onshore winds and the swell drops. The energy fades. Then it tries to build again mid-week, with the 23rd and 24th looking like they might have some more clean, glassy surf with moderate energy.

So, the call is simple. The beginning is quiet, the middle of the period from the 15th to the 20th is where the magic happens. Mark the 18th on your calendar as the standout. It’s a beautiful, clean, moderate-sized southwest swell at a quality reef break. Don't sleep on the 16th and 17th either. After that, it’s a bit of a roll of the dice again. This has been a long-range outlook, so treat it with a bit of healthy caution, but the signs are looking right for a proper run of surf.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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180
392
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:01PM0.78m
3:26AM0.52m
3:38PM0.73m
4:08AM0.57m
4:14PM0.66m
4:49AM0.61m
4:47PM0.58m
5:30AM0.64m
5:19PM0.50m
6:15AM0.66m
5:52PM0.44m
7:04AM0.66m
6:29PM0.37m
Low Tide
9:29PM0.06m
8:56AM0.06m
9:54PM0.05m
9:46AM0.09m
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
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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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