Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with 451 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 (Jul 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
Alright, switching over to feet and miles per hour for the imperial crew. Rusty here again.
We're looking at a solid stretch ahead for Kihei Cove, but you've gotta be smart about when you paddle out. The water temp is about 79°, right where it should be for this time of year.
Starting this Sunday, July 12th, we've got a little 2-3ft swell rolling in from the SW with a 16-second period. That's a nice, long groundswell. Wind is offshore from the NE at about 12 mph, so the face will be clean. The energy reading is 308, which is a moderate amount of push. It's not big, but it's fun.
Tuesday, July 14th, is the one to circle. The morning is dead flat calm, glassy as a lake, with that same 2-3ft SW swell. That's about as perfect as it gets for a beginner wave. The afternoon session, though, has the energy jumping to 454 with a slight shift to a W swell, and the offshore breeze comes back. That afternoon on the 14th is the top pick of the whole outlook.
Wednesday the 15th has a rough morning with the wind onshore, but don't give up on it. The afternoon goes glassy again, and the energy is still chunky at 438. Thursday the 16th afternoon sees a bit more size, pushing to nearly 3ft from the SSW, still glassy. Friday the 17th morning is the biggest we see, hitting about 3ft from the SSW under glassy conditions. That's a fun wave for someone with a bit of experience.
The weekend of the 18th and 19th drops off. It's surfable, but nothing special. A few days of just okay waves. You'll want to skip those.
Things get back on track Monday, July 20th, with cleaner 2-3ft S swells and gentle offshore winds. The 22nd and 23rd are a bit mixed, but by Thursday the 23rd afternoon, a very long-period 20-second SSW swell shows up with a moderate offshore breeze. The sets will be spread out, but when they come, they'll be clean and lined up.
The final week, from the 24th onward, stays small. Friday the 24th has consistent knee-high swell with a solid offshore breeze – ideal for a longboard. The very last session on Monday, July 27th, is glassy with 2-3ft SSW swell. A slow end, but still a nice way to finish.
The two real standouts are Tuesday, July 14th afternoon, and Friday, July 17th morning. Those are your best bets for clean, fun waves.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | W 15 | SW 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 258 | 251 | 232 | 217 | 208 | 194 | 193 | 197 | 229 | 224 | 251 | 153 | 222 | 414 | 234 | 127 | 167 | 158 | 156 | 85 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 3:04PM0.89m | 3:01AM0.26m | 3:49PM0.91m | 3:54AM0.28m | 4:33PM0.89m | 4:46AM0.30m | 5:15PM0.85m | 5:39AM0.34m | 5:56PM0.78m | 6:35AM0.37m | 6:35PM0.70m | 7:33AM0.41m | 7:13PM0.61m | 8:36AM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM0.06m | 8:11AM-0.08m | 10:56PM0.05m | 9:02AM-0.07m | 11:34PM0.03m | 9:52AM-0.04m | 00:10AM0.03m | 10:42AM0.01m | 00:44AM0.03m | 11:35AM0.08m | 1:17AM0.03m | 12:32PM0.15m | 1:49AM0.03m | 1:38PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | 7:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | W 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | 258 | 251 | 232 | 217 | 208 | 194 | 189 | 197 | 229 | 214 | 251 | 153 | 222 | 414 | 234 | 122 | 167 | 158 | 156 | 85 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | E 8 | W 16 | W 15 | SSW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | S 16 | SSW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 26 | 64 | 98 | 58 | 193 | 172 | 109 | 224 | 218 | 114 | 150 | 150 | 104 | 127 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 33 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | W 12 | SW 18 | W 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | E 7 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 14 | WNW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 15 | S 19 |
| kJ | 23 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 81 | 139 | 72 | 111 | 204 | 15 | 14 | 130 | 117 | 62 | 85 | 101 | 62 | 16 | 15 | 40 | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 5 | E 7 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | 381 | 382 | 298 | 252 | 181 | 12 | 95 | 50 | 49 | 13 | 121 | 187 | 144 | 101 | 67 | 54 | 264 | 355 | 237 | 229 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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