Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.5° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 670 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 24s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie and listen up. This is Rusty, and we’re lookin’ at a solid little window for the next couple of weeks. It ain’t gonna be huge, but there’s some real clean, fun waves on the menu if you pick your sessions right.

The main event is a nice, long run of clean conditions at Kihei Cove, a super beginner-friendly reef break. The water is sitting at a balmy 80°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This spot is fairly exposed to the swell and gets consistent waves, but because it breaks over reef, it’s got that little bit of shape the longer period groundswells love – and we’ve got periods stretching from 14 up to 24 seconds in the first week, which means that long-period energy is gonna wrap in and offer up some proper lines.

The standout period is without doubt the run of days from Thursday the 23rd of July through Saturday the 25th. That’s where the magic is. We’ve got offshore winds – light and clean – with the swell hanging around 3 ft from the SSW. The combined energy is pumping for such small surf, peaking at 779, which tells you there’s plenty of push in the water for a longboard or funboard. That’s your best bet for a long, glassy session. The Saturday afternoon on the 25th bumps up to 3 ft, also from the SSW, with moderate cross-offshore breeze – still clean, just a little more bump to it. The crowds here are listed as “often,” so expect some company, but with conditions that clean, it’s worth sharing the water.

From the 26th onward, the consistency holds up, but the energy drops a bit and the winds get a little more side-onshore. By the time we hit the end of July and start of August, the swell gets a bit smaller and more inconsistent. The standout there is the glassy conditions on Friday the 31st of July afternoon and Saturday the 1st of August morning, with the swell switching to the W at 2 ft to 3 ft. That’s a great option for a slow, mellow session. There’s also a completely glassy window on Tuesday the 4th of August morning at 2 ft from the SSW – perfect for the dawn patrol if you've got the patience.

All in all, there are no big days. The best surf is the clean, small stuff with perfect offshore winds. Don't sleep on that Thursday to Saturday window in the first week. It’s your best chance for the cleanest waves.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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S
14
0.9
S
13
0.6
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.8
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
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0.7
SSW
20
0.8
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19
1
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18
1
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18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
311
273
437
426
616
523
507
578
418
344
407
502
670
662
463
452
329
288
284
213
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
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NE
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NNE
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High Tide
9:28PM0.35m
11:41AM0.62m
10:39PM0.30m
12:33PM0.68m
11:53PM0.28m
1:21PM0.72m
00:56AM0.27m
2:04PM0.76m
1:50AM0.28m
2:44PM0.78m
2:36AM0.29m
3:20PM0.80m
3:19AM0.31m
Low Tide
4:50PM0.29m
3:43AM0.03m
6:54PM0.26m
4:31AM0.03m
8:08PM0.22m
5:21AM0.03m
8:51PM0.19m
6:12AM0.02m
9:24PM0.16m
7:00AM0.01m
9:53PM0.13m
7:44AM0.01m
10:20PM0.11m
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7:07
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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