Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.4° 

Kihei Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kihei Cove surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 31st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 31st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 31st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow week ahead, but things really start to build up from around the 9th of August through to the end of the forecast. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Right now, heading into Friday the 31st of July, the only option is Kihei Cove. Morning looks promising with light offshore winds and a clean 2ft SSW swell rolling in at 16 seconds. The combined swell energy sits at (290) – that’s moderate, nothing too heavy. That early session Friday would be your best bet for the first few days. By Friday afternoon the wind picks up a bit to 12 mph from the NE, still offshore, but it’ll be a bit bumpier.

Saturday and Sunday mornings stay small with 2ft and 1ft respectively, winds are light offshore but the wave energy drops right off – Sunday morning has only (90) combined energy – it’s limp out there. Monday the 3rd of August has glassy conditions in the morning with a tiny 1ft SSW swell, but again, it’s ordinary.

There’s a real gap from Monday afternoon all the way through to the morning of Saturday the 8th of August – that whole stretch offers nothing worth getting excited about. The swell stays tiny, winds are mixed, and it’s just not doing anything.

Then, on Saturday morning the 8th, you’ll see a glassy 2ft SSW swell with (290) combined energy – conditions look clean and it’s a small improvement. Sunday the 9th of August morning sees the first real uptick: 2ft SSW, 18-second period, glassy winds, and combined energy of (455). That afternoon a crosswind messes it up a bit though.

Now the standout window really starts Monday the 10th of August. That morning is glassy with a solid 3ft SSW, 16-second groundswell, combined energy of (603) – that’s proper moderate energy, clean, long lines. By Monday afternoon we get 3ft SSW with gentle offshore winds, combined energy (576). This is quality.

Tuesday the 11th stays very similar: glassy 3ft SSW morning, clean offshore 3ft afternoon. Consistent.

But the true highlight of the whole period comes on Wednesday the 12th of August. Wednesday morning is glassy with a 3ft S swell at 18 seconds – very long period groundswell. Combined energy is (842) – strong. This wave at Kihei Cove will have real punch and shape, though that long period might make it a bit straight at a beach setup, this is a reef break so it should handle that well. Wednesday afternoon sees 4ft S swell, 17 seconds, light offshore, combined energy (1127) – that’s strong, powerful surf. It’s clean and there’s plenty of energy. This is the absolute best on offer. Thursday the 13th stays good in the morning with a glassy 4ft S at 16 seconds (910 combined energy), but the afternoon gets a bit messy with crosswind.

From Friday the 14th through Saturday the 15th, it drops back a little but stays solid – 3ft S, glassy mornings, combined energy in the 400s – still fun, just not the standout.

Kihei Cove is a beginner reef break, listed as very consistent, and with crowds often there, you might have company on the best days. For the big Wednesday session, that’s definitely one for surfers who know what they’re doing – over 3ft, long period, that’s not beginner territory.

If there’s no swell in the first week, don’t stress – this area tends to bounce back and the forecasts can change. The second week is where it fires.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Wednesday
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16
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15
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15
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14
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0.6
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16
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11
0.4
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11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
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14
0.4
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14
0.4
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
191
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127
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133
50
43
58
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68
69
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53
81
Wind (km/h)
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20
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NE
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NE
20
NE
15
NNE
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NE
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NNE
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10
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High Tide
5:29PM0.71m
6:06AM0.41m
5:59PM0.65m
6:57AM0.45m
6:30PM0.58m
7:54AM0.50m
7:05PM0.50m
8:59AM0.56m
7:47PM0.42m
10:07AM0.62m
8:49PM0.34m
11:13AM0.69m
10:23PM0.29m
Low Tide
10:31AM0.07m
00:05AM0.06m
11:18AM0.11m
00:34AM0.05m
12:12PM0.16m
1:06AM0.04m
1:17PM0.22m
1:42AM0.03m
2:38PM0.26m
2:24AM0.02m
4:22PM0.27m
3:14AM0.02m
6:20PM0.24m
4:12AM0.01m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Kihei Cove Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kihei Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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