Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We're looking at a solid run of small but clean conditions ahead for the Kihei Cove spot on the south shore. This is a beginner-friendly reef break that is very consistent, so it’s a great place to get your feet wet.

The water is sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The overall pattern is a long stretch of steady, rideable waves, with the best combination of swell and wind falling over the weekend.

Let’s break it down. The action kicks off Wednesday morning with some clouds and a light cross-offshore breeze from the N at 6 mph. Swell is a clean 2 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 24 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and at this size, it’ll wrap in beautifully. The combined swell energy is moderate at 562. Expect fun, clean waves for a log or a foamie. The wind shifts offshore from the NE in the afternoon, keeping it tidy.

Thursday looks even better. Clear skies and a consistent offshore flow from the ENE all day. The swell bumps up a touch to 3 ft from the SSW, with a long period of 20 seconds and combined energy rising to 750. Conditions will be very good.

Friday continues the trend. Morning glass with a 3 mph cross-offshore breeze, turning into a stronger offshore breeze from the NE by the afternoon. Swell holds at 3 ft with a period of 17-18 seconds and combined energy hitting 779. This is your classic mellow south shore setup.

Now, the standout window is Saturday and Sunday. Saturday starts with a slight offshore from the NNE and a bump in swell to 3 ft from the SSW, period 18-19 seconds. Combined energy is up at 786. The winds get a bit stronger in the afternoon, but still offshore. Sunday stays in the 3 ft to 3 ft range. This is the best on offer for the whole period. If you have a longboard, this is your time.

The surf begins to taper off into the following week (Monday, July 28th onwards) . The swell drops to 2 ft and the period shortens to 14 seconds. The winds remain favorable, but the energy fades. By Tuesday and Wednesday there’s a noticeable drop in combined energy, down to around 200, and conditions become more ordinary. The end of July and start of August sees the swell shrink to 2 ft or less with combined energy falling under 200. The highlight here is a glassy morning on Tuesday, August 5th, but with only 1 ft of swell, it’s going to be tiny.

For beginners, the best days are from Wednesday through Sunday. Swell never goes over 5 ft, so it's safe and fun. Just a heads up, crowds here are often around, so expect some company in the water. It’s worth it for the clean lines.

That's about it from the south side. Keep it between the buoys.

Rusty.

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