Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with 535 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 (Aug 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks. It's gonna be a slow grind, so keep your expectations in check and your eyes on the horizon. The good news is, if you're patient, there are a couple of windows where it'll actually be worth paddling out.
The stretch starts off pretty lackluster. Sunday the 30th is flat-out ordinary, with tiny waves around 2ft and not much push. The energy is weak, coming in at around 177, so don't bother. We're looking at a few days of small waves until things start to wake up. Monday the 31st picks up a touch, though it's still pretty small. The real kicker is the wind – it stays offshore, which is a big plus for keeping things clean.
Now, the standout of the entire period is shaping up for Sunday the 6th of September. The swell bumps up to around 4ft and, more importantly, the morning is glassy. Dead flat, no wind. The energy is moderate at 406, so there’s some life in it. The only caveat is the period is a touch short, around 8 seconds, which means it might be a little crumbly, but on a day like that, this spot will be the place to be. It's a reef break and very consistent, so it should be firing.
Also, don't sleep on the 7th of September. The afternoon looks like the best combined session of the whole run. Swell is a solid 3ft, and the energy jumps up to 680, which is a strong push. The wind is offshore and moderate, so it should be hollow and fun. It's a bit of a ways out, so treat it as a promising but not locked-in call.
Before that, the start of September has a few fun days. Tuesday the 1st has a 3ft morning with clean conditions, and Wednesday the 2nd looks good with a 3ft swell and glassy morning. After that, things get a bit weaker and windier towards the end of the week.
The water is about average for this time of year, no weird anomalies to report.
Kihei Cove is a beginner-friendly spot, and with these heights staying under 4ft, it won't be too challenging. Crowds are something to keep in mind – they're often here, so you might have some company, especially on the cleaner days.
After the 7th, the energy drops right off. It turns into a waiting game with lots of tiny, weak days. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, though. The 14th of September sees a funky 1ft swell arrive with a very long 20-second period. The energy is moderate at 324, and it's dead calm. It won't be big, but those long-period swells can link up nicely on a reef, and with no wind, it might just be a magical glass-off session. It's a quiet way to end the run.
So, if you can get out on the morning of the 6th, that's your shot. If not, the afternoon of the 7th is your second. Everything else is just keeping the rust off.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 11 | S 7 | S 12 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
129 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 122 | 270 | 528 | 311 | 443 | 422 | 482 | 275 | 268 | 192 | 179 | 126 | 123 | 478 | 126 | 71 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:24PM0.57m | 6:23AM0.61m | 5:56PM0.49m | 7:18AM0.64m | 6:34PM0.42m | 8:23AM0.67m | 7:26PM0.35m | 9:35AM0.70m | 8:58PM0.29m | 10:46AM0.74m | 10:46PM0.28m | 11:50AM0.78m | 00:06AM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18AM0.14m | 11:37PM0.05m | 12:15PM0.19m | 00:11AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.05m | 2:50PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.24m | 2:38AM0.07m | 6:25PM0.20m | 3:49AM0.08m | 7:20PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 11 | S 7 | E 13 | S 6 |
129 | 68 | 84 | 82 | 55 | 270 | 528 | 311 | 443 | 422 | 482 | 275 | 268 | 192 | 179 | 126 | 123 | 478 | 126 | 272 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | E 14 | E 13 | S 10 | E 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | E 13 | S 6 | S 12 |
48 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 122 | 31 | 52 | 49 | 18 | 33 | 61 | 121 | 17 | 73 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 37 | 225 | 36 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 17 |
40 | 37 | 31 | 108 | 53 | 54 | 12 | 53 | 51 | 66 | 20 | 36 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 6 | 74 | 71 | 113 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 |
87 | 77 | 77 | 160 | 160 | 102 | 239 | 129 | 131 | 98 | 191 | 124 | 256 | 291 | 546 | 937 | 1721 | 1520 | 477 | 420 | 1308 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 124 | 112 | 127 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 |
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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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