Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Kihei Cove.

First up, the water temperature is running about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

We’re starting off with a bit of a flat spell, so don’t bother waxing up just yet. The first real chance to get wet comes Monday morning, the 27th of July. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period pushing through. The combined energy is a moderate 296, so there’s some push behind it. Wind is a light cross-off from the N at 9 mph, keeping things tidy. This is the best early call, but it’s still small. The afternoon gets a bit windier and the score drops, so get on it early.

The next couple of days, Tuesday and Wednesday, the swell drops a touch and the wind turns cross-on or onshore, making things messy. Not worth your time.

Then we hit a real standout. Friday morning, the 31st of July. It’s glassy—dead flat wind from the E at 3 mph. Swell is a 2ft SSW groundswell, but with a very long 16-second period. The energy is a solid 290. That long period means the waves will have some shape and punch for their size, and with glassy conditions, you’ll be surfing clean little lines. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Crowds are possible here, so expect company.

Through the first week of August, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at tiny 1ft to 2ft surf for days on end. The wind is often offshore, but there’s just not enough wave to do much with. It’s a real lull.

Things start to perk up again around the 8th of August. Saturday the 8th brings a 2ft SSW groundswell, period 15 to 16 seconds, with clean offshore winds. The energy jumps to a solid 383 on Saturday afternoon. That’s a strong moderate energy for this size. Sunday the 9th looks nearly as good early with glassy conditions and a 2ft SSW swell. This run from the 8th to the 10th is promising, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

The long period on these swells (14-16 seconds) gives them a groundswell feel, which is nice for the reef setup at Kihei Cove. Just remember, with that long period, the sets can be a bit spread out, so paddle smart.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are Monday morning the 27th of July, and the clear standout is Friday morning the 31st of July. The second week has some potential around the 8th and 9th of August, but it’s a longer-range call. If you’re a beginner, these small 2ft to 3ft days are perfect for getting your feet wet. For the experts, there’s nothing over 5ft, so it’s a mellow stretch.

Rusty.

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