
Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. 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 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, there’s a bit of a wait for the good stuff. The opening days are a mixed bag, but we’ve got some really clean, glassy windows coming up that are worth paddling out for.
The first real action kicks off on Monday, September 7th, at Kihei Cove. It’s a reef break, and perfect for beginners. Monday morning brings some chest-high 3ft swell from the SSW with a long 17-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore, so it’s a bit rippled. The water is a warm 80°, which is spot on for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (1059). It’s surfable, but not the cleanest of the week.
The standout window is Wednesday afternoon, September 9th. The wind drops to a dead calm, turning it glassy. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, but with a solid 13-second period. The energy is lower (304), but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be clean, fun little waves. This is the best on offer for the early part of the run.
Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th are all about small, clean conditions. Thursday morning has a 2ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNE. The energy is low (264), but the waves will be clean. Friday and Saturday mornings are glassy with tiny 2ft and 2ft swells. It’s not going to be big, but for a longboard or a foamie, it’ll be a nice, uncrowded session.
From Sunday, September 13th, through to the end of the forecast, the surf remains small, but the quality is often there. Monday, September 14th afternoon has a 2ft swell with a 22-second period, which is a very long period groundswell. The energy jumps to 305, and it’s clean. That long period means the waves will have good shape, especially at this reef break, but the gaps between sets will be long. Don’t expect a wave every minute.
The later part of the second week, from September 16th onward, looks promising. Wednesday, September 16th brings a 3ft swell from the SW with an 18-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NE both morning and afternoon. The energy is moderate (484). This is another solid, clean window. Thursday the 17th is similar, with 3ft from the SSW and offshore winds. It’s all small, but consistently clean.
The real highlight of the entire run is the stretch from Wednesday, September 16th through Friday, September 18th. Morning winds are offshore, and the swell is consistently 3ft to 3ft from the SW and SSW. The energy is moderate (400-500 range). This is about as good as it gets for small, clean, beginner-friendly surf at Kihei Cove. The reef keeps it fun and the offshore winds will keep it glassy. This is your best bet.
A few things to note: Kihei Cove is a reef break, so watch the tide. It’s often crowded, so expect company. The waves are small, never getting above 3ft, so it’s safe for all levels. The long period swells (15-23 seconds) will bring long waits between sets, but the waves will have more push.
There are no big, powerful swells in this window. It’s a mellow run. If you’re looking for something to charge, you’ll need to wait. But for a clean, relaxing session on a longboard, it’s a solid two weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
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603 | 1602 | 3677 | 1625 | 449 | 356 | 331 | 257 | 176 | 173 | 155 | 211 | 206 | 229 | 226 | 191 | 91 | 64 | 60 | 54 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 1:36PM0.82m | 1:58AM0.40m | 2:20PM0.81m | 2:43AM0.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:32PM0.09m | 7:10AM0.05m | 9:02PM0.08m | 8:05AM0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 7 | SW 16 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 4 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
350 | 1602 | 3677 | 1625 | 439 | 162 | 331 | 257 | 176 | 173 | 78 | 211 | 89 | 149 | 226 | 191 | 91 | 44 | 7 | 54 | 80 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | ENE 12 | SSW 15 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 9 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 4 |
603 | 596 | 541 | 462 | 354 | 356 | 62 | 113 | 106 | 133 | 129 | 72 | 206 | 229 | 20 | 56 | 66 | 64 | 60 | 37 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 15 | ENE 11 | SSW 14 | E 13 | E 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | E 12 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | S 10 | ENE 8 |
23 | 157 | 612 | 214 | 449 | 173 | 69 | 47 | 19 | 70 | 155 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 57 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 7 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 10 | E 4 | E 10 | E 5 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 3 |
460 | 1027 | — | — | — | — | 176 | 80 | 112 | 76 | 125 | 58 | 11 | 10 | 264 | 8 | 92 | 21 | 86 | 38 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 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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