Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.8° 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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and knots for those who think in the old ways.

Kihei Cove is the only game in town for this forecast, and it’s a slow, gentle ride. We’re looking at a long stretch of small south and south-southwest swell. Nothing big, but plenty of clean sessions if you’ve got the right board.

We kick off Sunday the 16th with a 2 to 3ft south groundswell, 16-second period. That’s proper long-period energy for the size. Sunday morning has a light cross-off breeze, but the afternoon goes dead glassy with 2ft waves. That’s your cleanest, most user-friendly window. It’s a reef break, very consistent, and always works on a south swell. Crowds are often around. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a wetsuit.

Monday the 17th keeps the same setup: 2 to 3ft south swell, offshore breezes, clean. Perfect for beginners.

Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th drop to 2ft or less, period shortening to 13 and 12 seconds. Energy is weak. Still, glassy mornings and light offshore afternoons keep it rideable.

Thursday the 20th shifts to a SSW swell with an 18-second period. That’s a long groundswell, but still only 2ft. Morning is dead calm and glassy.

Friday the 21st morning is a standout: 2ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, glassy with a light offshore breeze. Clean, lined-up little waves. One of the best windows of the whole run.

Saturday the 22nd morning is another good one: 2ft SSW swell, 15-second period, glassy. Solid energy for the size.

From Sunday the 23rd through Monday the 24th, winds pick up and it gets a bit bumpy. Tuesday the 25th morning shows a jump in energy with a 16-second SSW groundswell at 2ft. Clean.

Now, the best of the whole outlook is Wednesday the 26th. Morning glass, 2 to 3ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, energy solid. The afternoon gets even better: offshore wind, 3ft swell, 17-second period. Clean, punchy, and lined up. This is the day to circle.

Thursday the 27th holds onto 2 to 3ft SSW swell, glassy morning, offshore afternoon. Still clean and fun. After that, Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th see the swell drop, though Saturday the 29th morning has a 19-second SSW groundswell at barely 2ft. Very long period but tiny. More of a paddle session.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st finish with 2ft SSW groundswell, light offshores, clean. Nothing exciting but still rideable.

Overall, it’s a long, small, clean south swell run. The standout days are Friday the 21st morning and Wednesday the 26th through Thursday the 27th. Beginners and longboarders will have a blast. Experienced crew, wait for the 26th when the energy peaks.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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16
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15
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14
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0.7
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SSW
16
0.7
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
412
330
183
347
264
257
170
123
119
117
69
71
129
209
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278
219
162
261
Wind (km/h)
25
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10
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5
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NNE
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15
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High Tide
6:53AM0.54m
6:31PM0.53m
7:48AM0.57m
7:05PM0.45m
8:49AM0.59m
7:47PM0.37m
9:55AM0.62m
8:54PM0.32m
10:59AM0.65m
10:27PM0.29m
11:57AM0.68m
11:47PM0.30m
Low Tide
00:14AM0.05m
12:23PM0.19m
00:44AM0.05m
1:27PM0.24m
1:18AM0.06m
2:48PM0.28m
1:59AM0.08m
4:45PM0.29m
2:49AM0.09m
6:46PM0.26m
3:49AM0.10m
7:40PM0.22m
4:52AM0.09m
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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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