Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.3° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 24s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. We’re lookin’ at Kihei Cove (Maui) – a consistent little reef that’s perfect for beginners. Water temp is about where it should be this time of year, no anomaly to speak of.

First part of the week stays small and clean. Saturday the 18th delivers 2ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds, glassy in the morning. Energy’s weak, around 248, but it’s clean. Sunday the 19th is even smaller, 1ft to 2ft, but that S swell stretches to 19 seconds and the wind glassy to light offshore. Real tidy.

Come Monday the 20th, we get a little bump. Still 3ft, but the period’s a solid 16 seconds and energy climbs to 505 – moderate now. Glassy starts, light offshores in the afternoon. That’s when it starts feelin’ like proper surf.

The real window is Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th. Thursday morning sees 3ft SSW at 20 seconds, a moderate offshore, and energy at 752. Decent punch for the size. Friday afternoon the 24th is the standout: 2ft swell, but energy jumps to 1013, period 21 seconds – that’s a long interval groundswell that’ll wrap in real nice. Wind’s a moderate offshore, keepin’ it clean. Saturday the 25th keeps the good times rollin’ with 3ft SSW, 18 seconds, and very good conditions. That’s your best stretch – small but chunky, and the reef will love that long period.

Sunday the 26th holds similar size but energy drops. Monday the 27th gives 3ft with glassy calm. After that, from the 28th into early August, it goes flat and weak. Several days with no real standouts – just small, low-energy slop. The 1st of August afternoon shows a little life at 2ft, but it’s nothin’ compared to that late July pulse.

Best advice: hit Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th. Small, clean, long-period SSW groundswell, and Kihei Cove will be a fun little wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
14
0.6
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14
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12
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19
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20
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
158
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48
116
157
153
412
391
343
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273
437
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578
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:33AM0.41m
7:13PM0.61m
8:36AM0.46m
7:52PM0.51m
9:40AM0.52m
8:35PM0.43m
10:43AM0.57m
9:28PM0.35m
11:41AM0.62m
10:39PM0.30m
12:33PM0.68m
11:53PM0.28m
Low Tide
1:17AM0.03m
12:32PM0.15m
1:49AM0.03m
1:38PM0.22m
2:23AM0.03m
3:01PM0.27m
3:01AM0.03m
4:50PM0.29m
3:43AM0.03m
6:54PM0.26m
4:31AM0.03m
8:08PM0.22m
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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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