Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, S swell with 417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 (Aug 14) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got for the next couple of weeks at Kihei Cove. It's a pretty consistent little reef setup, but don't expect a lot of size. This is beginner-friendly territory, a mellow spot that's fairly exposed to the swell.
We're looking at a solid run of clean, rideable waves starting right now. The water is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Friday morning (14th August) kicks things off nicely. We've got a 4ft S swell rolling in with a solid 14-second period, pushing a moderate 531 units of energy. The wind is offshore from the NNE, keeping things smooth. It's not massive, but it's clean, rideable, and a good sign.
The best bet for the whole outlook is Sunday morning, the 16th of August. The swell drops a touch to 3ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 16 seconds from the S. That's a proper groundswell, and combined with 588 units of energy, it's got some real grunt for the size. The wind goes completely offshore from the NE at only 5 km/h, so expect glassy, rippable conditions. This is the standout. Keep in mind that long-period S swell can sometimes break a bit straight at a beach break, but for a reef like Kihei Cove, it should be a treat.
Monday the 17th continues the good run with 3ft S swell and light offshore or cross-off winds keeping things clean. It's a great follow-up day.
After that, the energy drops off into the mid-week, with waves shrinking to 2-2ft through the 18th, 19th, and 20th. The wind stays light and often glassy, so it's still surfable, but you'll be working for it. The swell direction shifts to the SSW around the 20th with a long period, but the size just isn't there.
The 21st and 22nd of August look a bit scrappy. The wind swings onshore or cross-on, and the quality takes a dive. I'd give those days a miss.
Then things start to pick up again. From the 25th of August, we see a fresh pulse of SSW swell. Tuesday the 25th offers 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and clean offshore winds. It's small, but it's clean and has some push. The energy climbs back to 315 units.
The real second-week highlight, with a bit of caution since it's a long way out, is Wednesday the 26th of August. We're looking at a 2ft S swell, with a period stretching back to 18 seconds and a big jump in energy to 540 units. Winds are light offshore from the NE. It's a setup that could deliver some surprisingly fun, clean lines for a small wave. Thursday the 27th also looks promising with glassy or clean conditions and 3ft SSW swell.
The last few days of the outlook drop off again in size, but the wind stays favorable, so expect little clean rollers for the beginners or longboarders.
So, the takeaway for Kihei Cove: It's a mellow run. The standout is absolutely Sunday morning, 16th August, for the best combo of swell period, energy, and glassy winds. The second week looks promising, especially around the 26th and 27th, but keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer. It's a consistent little spot, so it won't stay flat for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 16 | S 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
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508 | 411 | 293 | 225 | 222 | 250 | 417 | 168 | 347 | 264 | 257 | 173 | 123 | 119 | 82 | 69 | 71 | 129 | 207 | 202 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:22PM0.70m | 6:03AM0.51m | 5:57PM0.61m | 6:53AM0.54m | 6:31PM0.53m | 7:48AM0.57m | 7:05PM0.45m | 8:49AM0.59m | 7:47PM0.37m | 9:55AM0.62m | 8:54PM0.32m | 10:59AM0.65m | 10:27PM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:36AM0.07m | 11:45PM0.05m | 11:28AM0.13m | 00:14AM0.05m | 12:23PM0.19m | 00:44AM0.05m | 1:27PM0.24m | 1:18AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.28m | 1:59AM0.08m | 4:45PM0.29m | 2:49AM0.09m | 6:46PM0.26m | 3:49AM0.10m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 7 | E 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
508 | 411 | 293 | 225 | 222 | 250 | 156 | 390 | 347 | 264 | 257 | 173 | 123 | 49 | 82 | 69 | 71 | 129 | 207 | 202 | 278 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 7 | S 6 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 17 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 |
10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 99 | 417 | 154 | 32 | 50 | 10 | 10 | 74 | 119 | 79 | 67 | 65 | 45 | 21 | 21 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 20 | SSW 16 | W 13 | S 9 | S 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | W 11 | SW 18 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | W 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 |
13 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 168 | 23 | 22 | 37 | 37 | 9 | 79 | 26 | 25 | 56 | 10 | 20 | 39 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 |
481 | 551 | 1784 | 2399 | 2891 | 4708 | 895 | 601 | 337 | 163 | 159 | 68 | 129 | 19 | 167 | 190 | 104 | 142 | 53 | 102 | 132 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 358 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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