Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a quiet spell. The first real session worth paddling out for doesn’t kick off until this Friday morning, the 28th of August. Kihei Cove is the only spot on the menu, and it’s a reef break that’s very consistent, so it’ll be offering up little nuggets.

Friday morning, the 28th, we’ve got a 2ft SSW swell rolling in with a solid 14-second period. The wind is light offshore from the NE, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (339) – enough to get a few fun ones. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no big surprises there. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good day for a learner or someone just wanting to get wet. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect it to be empty.

Friday afternoon stays similar, but the wind picks up a bit to a moderate offshore breeze. Still clean, still 2ft, still fun for the size. The energy bumps up slightly (390).

Saturday the 29th drops a little in size to 2ft, and the wind goes cross-offshore in the morning. The swell period is 13 seconds, so it’s still a decent little groundswell, but the energy drops to 170. It’s surfable, but ordinary. Afternoon sees a gentle offshore, keeping it clean.

Sunday the 30th is more of the same: small (2ft), longer period (16s) but low energy (219). The wind is light and cross-off. It’s there, but nothing to write home about. Monday the 31st is similar, with a 1ft, 18-second swell – very long period, so expect long lulls between sets, but the energy is moderate (271). Morning is clean with a moderate offshore.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, September 1st, we see a jump. The swell pushes to 3ft from the SSW, with a 18-second period. The wind is light offshore, almost calm. The combined energy jumps to 591 – that’s a solid moderate push. This is one of the better windows in the outlook. The waves will have real shape and push for a spot this size. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is a standout. The swell hits 3ft from the S, 16 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. The energy is strong (537). That’s a gorgeous morning for a longboard or a funboard. The water will be like glass, and the waves will have some punch. This is the best of the first week.

Wednesday afternoon holds up with a 3ft swell and a gentle offshore, still clean. Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th fade back to small, ordinary surf, with energy dropping below 200. By Sunday the 6th, the swell starts to build again, with 3ft from the SSW and a 18-second period, and the energy is back up to 456 by the afternoon. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean.

Then we hit the second week. Monday, September 7th, is promising. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but the swell is 4ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (728). The afternoon, however, is money: 3ft, 17 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is still high (672). This is the standout of the entire outlook. For a reef break, that long-period SSW groundswell is going to wrap in nicely, and with offshore conditions, it’ll be peeling. This is a session for the more experienced surfer; the 3ft looks small on paper, but with that period and energy, it’ll have plenty of punch. Crowds are often here, so get out early.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th hold clean, 3ft to 3ft surf with light offshore or glassy winds, but the energy is dropping. After that, it fades into small, weak, and increasingly onshore conditions through to the end of the outlook (Saturday, September 12th). The last few days are mostly glassy but tiny, with only 2ft and very low energy.

So, for the best on offer: Wednesday morning, September 2nd, for the glassy conditions and clean 3ft swell. And the absolute standout is Monday afternoon, September 7th, for the 3ft, 17-second groundswell with a gentle offshore wind and strong energy. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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