Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at the next couple of weeks of surf.
The big picture is a long stretch of clean, small waves. This won't be pumping, but for a long, easy session on a longboard or a soft-top, it’s hard to beat. The window is basically non-stop, with good conditions day after day.
We kick off on Friday morning, July 3rd, at Kihei Cove. A tiny 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. Water temp is a balmy 80°, which is right where it should be for this time of year. The big plus is the light offshore breeze, keeping the surface smooth as glass. The combined swell energy is moderate, but with that long period, you'll feel the punch, and the lulls between sets will make paddling out a piece of cake. Perfect for a beginner.
The weekend of July 4th and 5th the swell builds to 3ft-3ft from the S and SSW. Put in 3ft of prime, clean surf. The energy readings push into that strong range. The offshore wind stays true, so just about any tide will be good.
Through the next week, it's more of the same. Swell holds at 3ft right through until Tuesday, with those consistent offshore breezes. The energy is still solid. By Wednesday and Thursday, the swell backs off to 2ft-2ft and the energy drops. It's still clean, even going glassy on Thursday morning, just smaller.
The standout to circle on your calendar is Monday, July 13th. We've got a 3ft SW swell with the biggest energy of the run at 464, and the wind is glassy out of the west in the morning. The direction isn't perfect, but that power and those smooth conditions will make for the best waves of the whole run.
The second week stays small and clean. The glassy conditions on Wednesday, July 15th afternoon are a real treat. A note of caution: July 11th brings some rain showers, though the wind should keep things clean. Overall, it's consistent, clean, and small. A classic summer run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 22 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
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 kJ | 229 | 208 | 238 | 436 | 507 | 589 | 522 | 505 | 457 | 441 | 397 | 355 | 350 | 265 | 250 | 198 | 192 | 181 | 115 | 113 | 75 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:37PM0.69m | 7:36AM0.32m | 7:11PM0.63m | 8:39AM0.37m | 7:49PM0.56m | 9:42AM0.45m | 8:32PM0.48m | 10:44AM0.53m | 9:26PM0.40m | 11:42AM0.62m | 10:35PM0.33m | 12:36PM0.71m | 11:51PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:26AM0.08m | 1:33AM0.05m | 12:19PM0.13m | 2:06AM0.03m | 1:22PM0.19m | 2:41AM0.02m | 2:40PM0.23m | 3:19AM-0.00m | 4:14PM0.26m | 4:01AM-0.02m | 5:58PM0.24m | 4:47AM-0.04m | 7:30PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | E 8 | S 12 |
| kJ | 229 | 208 | 144 | 436 | 507 | 589 | 522 | 505 | 457 | 441 | 397 | 355 | 350 | 265 | 250 | 198 | 192 | 181 | 115 | 44 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | E 8 | S 22 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 18 | W 18 | W 17 | S 12 | W 15 |
| kJ | 68 | 44 | 238 | 188 | 57 | 120 | 76 | 81 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 113 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 9 | S 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | W 16 | S 22 |
| kJ | 9 | 37 | 59 | 40 | 42 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 20 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 146 | 49 | 71 | 87 | 97 | 104 | 87 | 80 | 134 | 136 | 187 | 136 | 166 | 119 | 200 | 136 | 152 | 160 | 74 | 29 | 113 |
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Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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