Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happening at Kihei Cove.

Right now and for the next few days, it’s pretty flat and nothing special. Swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, coming from the south-southwest, which isn’t doing much for this spot. The energy is weak, with readings mostly in the double or low triple digits (e.g., 90 to 177). The wind is often offshore or glassy, which would normally be a big plus, but there’s just not enough juice. Waves are surfable but very ordinary, and you’d be lucky to find a decent ride.

Things start to look up from Saturday the 8th of August. That morning, the swell is still small at 1ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds, and the energy climbs to 283 (moderate). The wind is light offshore from the NE, and conditions are clean. It’s not big, but it’s a sign that better days are ahead.

The standout period is from Monday the 10th of August through the end of the forecast. From Monday morning, we see swell building to 2ft to 3ft, with periods holding around 14 to 18 seconds. The energy jumps into the strong range, hitting 819 on the 13th of August morning. That’s a solid groundswell, and with that longer period, the waves should have real shape and power for a reef like Kihei Cove. The wind is looking fantastic too – often glassy or light offshore, so the surface will be clean.

If I had to pick the absolute best window, it’s the 12th and 13th of August. Wednesday the 12th sees 2ft to 3ft from the south, with 18-second period and very strong energy (646 to 677). The morning is glassy, the afternoon is light offshore. Then Thursday the 13th builds to 3ft, still from the south, with 16-second period and energy over 800. Glassy morning, offshore afternoon. That is as good as it gets for this spot. The waves will be clean, consistent, and have that long-period push that a reef loves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Kihei Cove is a beginner-friendly reef, and it’s very consistent, so when the swell shows up, it’s reliable. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company, but with conditions this good, it’s worth it. The swell direction from the south-southwest or south is right in the wheelhouse for this spot.

Before that standout window, there’s a long stretch of small, weak surf from now through the 9th. It’s not a total write-off – there are moments of glassy conditions – but the lack of size and energy means you’re better off waiting.

So, in short: hang tight through the first week of August, then get ready for some proper south swell action from the 10th to the 16th. The 12th and 13th are the real gems. It’s going to be clean, consistent, and with enough push to make it fun.

Rusty.

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