Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 22s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 662 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with S 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 (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 22s |
| 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
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.
Alright, look, the next 16 days at Kihei Cove are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite standout window that’s got me stoked. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real story starts on Monday, July 20th. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with the wind swinging around to the west at just 3 mph. The swell is a solid 3 ft from the south, with a combined energy of 505 (moderate). That’s the kind of morning you set an alarm for. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore wind from the NE, keeping those waves lined up. It’s not a big wave, but for a beginner-friendly reef break, that’s pure fun.
Tuesday, July 21st is just as good, if not better. A total glass-off in the morning with zero wind, the same 3 ft south swell, and the energy is still pushing 393 (moderate). It’s a dream. The afternoon holds with a light offshore breeze, too.
The best of the best, though, is Thursday, July 23rd in the afternoon. The swell ticks up to 3 ft from the SSW, but the combined energy jumps to 741 (moderate), and you’ve got a clean, 6 mph offshore wind from the ENE. That’s a recipe for some of the best waves of the whole run. The swell period is 20 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. It’ll be a bit more powerful and have longer lulls between sets, which is nice for the paddle out, but it might break a little straight at the Cove. Still, for the size, it’s a standout.
The other good window is around Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, with consistent 3-3 ft SSW swell and moderate offshore winds. The energy is strong in the 700-800 range (moderate). It’s not quite as pristine as the Thursday session, but it’s still very good.
After that, things settle down. From Monday, July 28th through to the end of the first week of August, the swell drops off a touch. The winds are mostly cross-off or glassy, so the waves are rideable, but the energy fades back into the 200-300 range (weak). It’s not bad, but it’s not the same as that peak.
The real highlight here is the Thursday, July 23rd afternoon session. That’s your best bet for the cleanest, most powerful waves in the whole stretch. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 116 | 157 | 153 | 412 | 391 | 343 | 320 | 302 | 273 | 437 | 426 | 480 | 523 | 507 | 469 | 418 | 344 | 407 | 502 | 662 | 662 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:36AM0.46m | 7:52PM0.51m | 9:40AM0.52m | 8:35PM0.43m | 10:43AM0.57m | 9:28PM0.35m | 11:41AM0.62m | 10:39PM0.30m | 12:33PM0.68m | 11:53PM0.28m | 1:21PM0.72m | 00:56AM0.27m | 2:04PM0.76m | 1:50AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.22m | 2:23AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.27m | 3:01AM0.03m | 4:50PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.03m | 6:54PM0.26m | 4:31AM0.03m | 8:08PM0.22m | 5:21AM0.03m | 8:51PM0.19m | 6:12AM0.02m | 9:24PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | E 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | E 16 |
| kJ | 86 | 65 | 153 | 412 | 391 | 343 | 320 | 302 | 273 | 125 | 209 | 480 | 523 | 507 | 469 | 418 | 344 | 302 | 502 | 662 | 600 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | E 12 | SW 16 | E 12 | SSW 24 | E 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | E 16 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 116 | 81 | 40 | 83 | 81 | 69 | 23 | 69 | 102 | 437 | 132 | 148 | 66 | 170 | 165 | 146 | 329 | 407 | 223 | 249 | 662 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 18 | S 14 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSW 26 | S 11 | SSW 23 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 157 | 57 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 73 | 11 | 224 | 83 | 426 | 77 | 65 | 64 | 7 | 33 | 71 | 98 | 60 | 59 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 190 | 51 | 152 | 113 | 89 | 129 | 73 | 138 | 90 | 100 | 76 | 178 | 181 | 205 | 212 | 263 | 345 | 171 | 158 | 203 | 169 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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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