Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.2° 

Kihei Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kihei Cove surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 22nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Rusty here again, but with the numbers you’re used to on this side of the pond.

Water temp is 80°F, about normal for now. The action starts Saturday August 22nd with 2 ft from the southwest, a light offshore breeze, energy in the moderate range. Just enough to get wet.

Sunday the 23rd morning is similar – 2 ft from the SSW, offshore, but the afternoon turns ugly with rain and a cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph. Skip it.

Monday the 24th goes glassy. Calm wind, 2 ft from the SSW, energy building. That’s clean and small, perfect for a cruiser.

Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th offer 2 ft to 2 ft with offshore breezes, energy climbing to 493 by Wednesday afternoon. That’s a clean groundswell window.

The big moment is Thursday August 27th morning. Clear, 3 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, energy at 843. That’s the most energy in the whole forecast. Light wind, clean conditions. Kihei Cove gets crowded often, so plan for it.

Friday the 28th holds at 2 ft with offshore wind, still decent. Then it slows down. Saturday the 29th to Monday the 31st drops to 1 ft to 2 ft, energy sinks to as low as 57. A few flat days.

Tuesday September 1st brings it back. Morning shows 3 ft, 19 seconds, 532 energy. The afternoon is the standout: 3 ft from the south, 18 seconds, 713 energy, offshore breeze. That’s a proper pulse.

Wednesday the 2nd is onshore in the morning but turns glassy in the afternoon with 3 ft. Thursday the 3rd starts glassy with 2 ft. Saturday the 5th offers 2 ft from the SSW, 19-second period, offshore wind, energy 309. A solid call for the weekend.

Best bets: Thursday August 27th morning and Tuesday September 1st afternoon. Bigger energy, clean wind, good direction. Get after it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
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Direction
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0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
S
18
0.8
S
18
0.9
S
16
1.1
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
152
144
137
100
163
139
127
146
140
165
163
307
429
441
412
582
184
202
125
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
0
NW
5
E
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
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High Tide
00:48AM0.31m
1:33PM0.75m
1:37AM0.34m
2:13PM0.77m
2:20AM0.37m
2:49PM0.78m
2:59AM0.40m
3:22PM0.77m
3:37AM0.44m
3:54PM0.74m
4:15AM0.48m
4:24PM0.69m
4:53AM0.52m
Low Tide
8:14PM0.19m
5:52AM0.08m
8:41PM0.16m
6:44AM0.07m
9:06PM0.14m
7:31AM0.05m
9:30PM0.12m
8:15AM0.05m
9:53PM0.10m
8:58AM0.06m
10:17PM0.08m
9:42AM0.08m
10:41PM0.06m
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6:50
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Temp °C
30
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Feels °C
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29
32
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28
34
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32
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26
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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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