Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ in our little corner of the Pacific.

We’ve got a solid run of small, clean waves on the horizon. This is a classic beginner-friendly setup that’s gonna stay remarkably consistent through the whole 16-day window. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there, just warm, tropical bliss.

Kihei Cove is the only game in town, and honestly, for a reef break that’s this consistent, the conditions are looking like a dream for the learner and longboard crew. The first few days are the real standout. Right out of the gate on Monday the 14th, we’ve got glassy conditions with a tiny 0.7ft swell from the SSW, but the combined swell energy is already moderate at 104. That’s just the warm-up. By Monday afternoon, the wind goes light cross-off and the swell bumps to 2ft from the SW with energy climbing to 300. It’s going to be clean as a whistle.

Tuesday morning the 15th is pure magic – flat calm glass, 2ft SW swell, and the energy jumps to 434. The period is a solid 20 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell. At a reef break like Kihei Cove, that long period is a blessing – it means the wave will have proper shape and push, not just close out. It might be a little too mellow for rippers, but for a smooth, clean session, this is as good as it gets.

The pattern holds through the week. Wednesday and Thursday keep serving up waist-high glassy or clean cross-off conditions with energy in the 400s and 500s. The swell direction stays locked in from the SSW and SW, right in the optimum zone for the Cove. The wind is the real hero here – mostly glass or light offshore flows keep that surface buttery smooth.

Into the weekend of the 21st and beyond, the swell sticks around but the energy starts to dip a little, dropping from the 400s down to the 200s and 300s. The period backs off into the 12 to 16 second range, which is still good for this spot. Conditions remain clean, but the punch isn’t quite as strong as that first week.

If I had to pick the best of the best? It’s Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th. Those mornings with glassy wind, a solid 2ft to 3ft of long-period groundswell, and moderate to strong energy are the cream of the crop. For a beginner or anyone wanting a stress-free, silky session, that’s your window.

Rusty, signing off.

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