Kihei Cove surf break

Kihei Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 HST
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Kihei Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)
Nearby Cam: 1km away, The Hale Pau Hana Surf Cam


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kihei Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 12 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 21st Dec)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 21st Dec)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 18th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
S
0.2
SSW
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)11109885131616151818161616151514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)90713822125174644385049676664555453494644
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
5
WNW
0
NE
5
WSW
5
E
5
NNE
5
WNW
5
W
15
NNE
0
E
10
W
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglassglassglassoffglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offoffcross-
off
offoffglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:05PM
0.27
3:56AM
0.79
3:48PM
0.25
4:32AM
0.79
4:30PM
0.24
5:08AM
0.79
5:14PM
0.24
5:44AM
0.77
6:03PM
0.24
6:21AM
0.74
7:00PM
0.26
6:57AM
0.70
8:05PM
0.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:24AM
0.12
8:17PM
-0.02
11:02AM
0.10
8:54PM
-0.02
11:39AM
0.09
9:32PM
-0.01
12:16PM
0.08
10:10PM
0.01
12:52PM
0.07
10:52PM
0.04
1:28PM
0.06
11:39PM
0.08
2:03PM
0.05
12:36AM
0.14
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-5:47--5:49--5:49--5:50--5:50--5:51--5:51-
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Rain (mm)
1---1--2------1------
Temp. °C262625262625262625262624262624242423252522
Feels °C (?)272728282828292929292926292926242624262723
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near Kihei Cove, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kihei which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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