Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 670 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let's break down the same outlook in feet and Fahrenheit for the crew stateside.
Water temp is sitting at about 80° F, which is right on the money for this time of year. We’ve got some long-period groundswell coming in from the SSW. Those 18-second intervals mean real, deep ocean energy. On a reef setup like Kihei Cove, that’s a dream—it’s going to bend in and produce proper shape.
The first weekend is where you want to be. Friday morning through Sunday, it's all about clean lines and a sweet offshore breeze. Friday starts with a 2-3 ft SSW swell and an 18-second period. The combined energy (599) is moderate, but the quality is top shelf. By Friday afternoon it gets even better—a 3 ft swell, still a 17-second period, and the wind is barely there. That combined energy jumps to 866. Saturday morning is my pick of the trip: 2-3 ft, 19-second period, and that gentle NNE offshore wind—it'll be silky smooth.
Sunday is still very solid with a 3 ft wave and a 16-second groundswell. Monday morning is still clean, but the wind goes a bit cross-off in the afternoon and the energy starts to fade. From Tuesday the 28th through Wednesday the 29th, things go downhill—cross-on wind, small 2 ft wave, and combined energy in the low 200s. Not worth paddling out.
Then Thursday the 30th gives you a brief window. The morning is glassy with combined energy of 353, but it’s only a 2 ft wave from the S. Rideable, but a big step down from the start.
From August 1st through the 6th, it’s a proper flat spell. Waist-high waves at best, with combined energy barely hitting 150. Longboard or a kite, honestly. It's very ordinary for a long stretch. The spot does get "often" crowded, but for that first weekend, it's definitely worth it.
The late window is a long-range glimmer. August 7th sees a new SSW pulse with a 20-second period. It's only 2 ft, but a 20-second period means it's got punch. The real standout in that late window is Saturday the 8th: a 3 ft SW swell, glassy conditions, and combined energy of 605. It’s a promise for the second week, but keep your expectations tempered until it gets closer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 418 | 433 | 407 | 502 | 670 | 662 | 463 | 452 | 411 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 192 | 198 | 195 | 192 | 133 | 136 | 192 | 173 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:21PM0.72m | 00:56AM0.27m | 2:04PM0.76m | 1:50AM0.28m | 2:44PM0.78m | 2:36AM0.29m | 3:20PM0.80m | 3:19AM0.31m | 3:55PM0.80m | 3:59AM0.33m | 4:28PM0.78m | 4:39AM0.35m | 4:59PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM0.19m | 6:12AM0.02m | 9:24PM0.16m | 7:00AM0.01m | 9:53PM0.13m | 7:44AM0.01m | 10:20PM0.11m | 8:27AM0.01m | 10:47PM0.10m | 9:07AM0.02m | 11:12PM0.08m | 9:48AM0.04m | 11:39PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 418 | 433 | 302 | 502 | 670 | 662 | 463 | 506 | 585 | 507 | 918 | 875 | 1228 | 1275 | 691 | 250 | 135 | 136 | 192 | 173 | 166 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 148 | 104 | 407 | 223 | 38 | 106 | 334 | 452 | 411 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 192 | 198 | 195 | 192 | 133 | 82 | 154 | 152 | 130 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | E 16 | E 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 17 | S 21 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 17 |
| kJ | 33 | 329 | 101 | 61 | 20 | 46 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 6 | 9 | 17 | 78 | 58 | 7 | 7 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 219 | 176 | 104 | 164 | 178 | 134 | 88 | 136 | 83 | 86 | 1347 | 1467 | 120 | — | — | — | 2 | 279 | 315 | 275 | 260 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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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