Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what we’ve got cookin’ for Kihei Cove.
This is one of those long-range forecasts where the first call isn't too far off, but honestly, it's not the kind of swell that gets the pulse racin’. The pattern overall is small but persistent, with the real standout days being a handful of clean, glassy windows where the conditions line up just right.
Right out of the gate, Tuesday the 7th of July, we’ve got a little something to work with. Swell is comin’ in from the SSW at 3ft with a long 14-second period, givin’ it some shape and push. The combined energy is moderate at 352, but what makes this mornin’ special is the NNE breeze blowin’ at 12 mph offshore. That keeps the surface clean, and with the water temp sittin’ around 80°, which is dead average for this time of year, you won’t need a full suit. The break is a reef setup, so that long period is a bonus—waves will stand up nicely. Crowds can be a problem here though, as they’re often around, so get in early.
As we move through the week, Wednesday and Thursday hold smaller waves, around 2ft, still from the SSW, but the winds stay light offshore or go glassy on Thursday mornin’. The energy drops into the 120–200 range, so it’s rideable but not thrilling. Friday through Monday next week, the size stays in the 2ft to 3ft zone, with the swell direction shiftin’ from SSW to SW. The real diamond in the rough here looks like Tuesday the 14th of July. The combined swell energy jumps to 441, moderate but solid for the size, with a 3ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds and glassy conditions in the mornin’. That’s the best you’re gonna see for a clean, user-friendly session.
Further out, around the 15th and 16th of July, the energy holds strong in the 400s, with more glassy mornings and SSW to W swells. By the third week, things start to thin out. The 20th of July brings a little bump back up to 3ft from the S, but it’s less consistent. Overall, for this spot, with the water warm and conditions often clean, you can bet on a few decent sessions. It’s not big, but it’s consistent.
No links, no speculation. Stay tuned for the next breakdown.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 350 | 265 | 250 | 195 | 192 | 181 | 115 | 113 | 75 | 72 | 76 | 184 | 164 | 249 | 309 | 268 | 258 | 251 | 291 | 217 | 206 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:44AM0.53m | 9:26PM0.40m | 11:42AM0.62m | 10:35PM0.33m | 12:36PM0.71m | 11:51PM0.28m | 1:28PM0.79m | 1:02AM0.26m | 2:17PM0.85m | 2:04AM0.25m | 3:04PM0.89m | 3:01AM0.26m | 3:49PM0.91m | 3:54AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.26m | 4:01AM-0.02m | 5:58PM0.24m | 4:47AM-0.04m | 7:30PM0.19m | 5:37AM-0.05m | 8:38PM0.14m | 6:28AM-0.07m | 9:30PM0.10m | 7:20AM-0.08m | 10:15PM0.06m | 8:11AM-0.08m | 10:56PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 350 | 265 | 250 | 195 | 192 | 181 | 115 | 113 | 75 | 72 | 76 | 184 | 164 | 249 | 309 | 268 | 258 | 251 | 291 | 217 | 206 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 18 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 16 | W 13 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | W 14 | S 12 | W 13 | S 11 | W 12 | W 12 | S 11 | W 15 | W 18 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20 | 31 | 69 | 37 | 63 | 42 | 31 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 38 | 105 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | — | — | W 16 | — | S 8 | W 18 | W 13 | SSW 21 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 14 | S 11 | W 13 | S 11 | S 12 | W 12 | S 11 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 6 | 14 | 45 | 16 | 30 | 28 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 81 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 |
| kJ | 166 | 216 | 227 | 134 | 121 | 131 | 102 | 158 | 214 | 321 | 293 | 212 | 185 | 139 | 146 | 191 | 297 | 347 | 339 | 258 | 158 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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