Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, there’s a bit of a wait for the good stuff. The opening days are a mixed bag, but we’ve got some really clean, glassy windows coming up that are worth paddling out for.

The first real action kicks off on Monday, September 7th, at Kihei Cove. It’s a reef break, and perfect for beginners. Monday morning brings some chest-high 3ft swell from the SSW with a long 17-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore, so it’s a bit rippled. The water is a warm 80°, which is spot on for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (1059). It’s surfable, but not the cleanest of the week.

The standout window is Wednesday afternoon, September 9th. The wind drops to a dead calm, turning it glassy. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, but with a solid 13-second period. The energy is lower (304), but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be clean, fun little waves. This is the best on offer for the early part of the run.

Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th are all about small, clean conditions. Thursday morning has a 2ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNE. The energy is low (264), but the waves will be clean. Friday and Saturday mornings are glassy with tiny 2ft and 2ft swells. It’s not going to be big, but for a longboard or a foamie, it’ll be a nice, uncrowded session.

From Sunday, September 13th, through to the end of the forecast, the surf remains small, but the quality is often there. Monday, September 14th afternoon has a 2ft swell with a 22-second period, which is a very long period groundswell. The energy jumps to 305, and it’s clean. That long period means the waves will have good shape, especially at this reef break, but the gaps between sets will be long. Don’t expect a wave every minute.

The later part of the second week, from September 16th onward, looks promising. Wednesday, September 16th brings a 3ft swell from the SW with an 18-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NE both morning and afternoon. The energy is moderate (484). This is another solid, clean window. Thursday the 17th is similar, with 3ft from the SSW and offshore winds. It’s all small, but consistently clean.

The real highlight of the entire run is the stretch from Wednesday, September 16th through Friday, September 18th. Morning winds are offshore, and the swell is consistently 3ft to 3ft from the SW and SSW. The energy is moderate (400-500 range). This is about as good as it gets for small, clean, beginner-friendly surf at Kihei Cove. The reef keeps it fun and the offshore winds will keep it glassy. This is your best bet.

A few things to note: Kihei Cove is a reef break, so watch the tide. It’s often crowded, so expect company. The waves are small, never getting above 3ft, so it’s safe for all levels. The long period swells (15-23 seconds) will bring long waits between sets, but the waves will have more push.

There are no big, powerful swells in this window. It’s a mellow run. If you’re looking for something to charge, you’ll need to wait. But for a clean, relaxing session on a longboard, it’s a solid two weeks.

Rusty.

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