Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty quiet stretch for the first few days. The surf is small, mostly knee-high, and the conditions are just ordinary. Hold onto your hats though, because things are looking up.

This run starts on Saturday, August 29th, with a tiny 2ft swell from the south, but it's glassy in the morning at Kihei Cove. The water temp is a pleasant 80°, right on the money for this time of year. The energy is weak (170), so it's a beginner's playground, not much else. Sunday and Monday are similar, with small 2ft swell, but the wind is clean, mostly offshore. The combined energy stays low, so you're not going to get any power.

The first real shift happens on Monday, August 31st, with the morning showing a bit more life. The swell is still only 2ft, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the NE, and the energy picks up to a moderate 299. It's clean, but small. The standout action starts to build on Tuesday, September 1st. The morning sees a 3ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 592. That's a proper groundswell pulse. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE, so it's clean. This is the first real session of the forecast.

Wednesday, September 2nd, is a beauty. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft south swell, 16-second period, and moderate energy (455). That's the best combo of the first week. The water is still glassy, and the waves will be clean and lined up for the reef. Crowds are a possibility here, so don't expect to be alone.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the run from September 7th through the 10th. It starts to get chunky on Monday, September 7th, with a 2ft SSW swell, but by Tuesday, September 8th, the morning brings a 4ft south swell with a 12-second period. The energy is strong (803). That's a solid size. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNE. This is where it gets good for intermediate surfers. Wednesday, September 9th, is even better, with a 6ft south swell in the morning, and the energy is up to 964. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. Thursday, September 10th, is the peak, with a 6ft south swell, glassy conditions in the morning (cloudy, but glassy), and energy reading 993. That's a proper swell. The 11-second period means it's a groundswell, so it will wrap into the reef well. For a reef break like Kihei Cove, this is the best on offer. The size is getting up there, so if you're a beginner, it might be a bit much, but for everyone else, this is the window.

The later part of the forecast, from September 11th onward, deteriorates. The wind shifts onshore, the swell drops, and the energy falls off a cliff. Friday, September 11th, starts with a glassy 6ft swell, but the wind swings onshore in the afternoon, ruining it. By the weekend, it's blown out and small. The last few days are just poor, with weak energy and cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out for.

So, the standout is clear: Kihei Cove from Tuesday, September 8th, through Thursday, September 10th. The morning sessions on the 9th and 10th are the cream of the crop, with 6ft to 6ft south swell, clean conditions, and strong energy. If you can only pick one, go for Thursday, September 10th, in the morning. It's glassy, the swell is solid, and the energy is near 1000. That's a rare combo.

Get on it.

- Rusty

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