Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.3° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, S swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SSW 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 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk shop.

We’ve got a pretty sweet run coming up for Kihei Cove. This is a beginner-friendly reef break, and it’s very consistent, so it’ll be offering waves more often than not. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty standard for this time of year.

Right out of the gate, Sunday morning the 23rd brings clean, waist-high swell from the SSW. It’s got moderate energy pushed in here (218), but it’s only 2ft and a long 15-second period. That long period means it’ll be a bit more lined up than usual for a beach setup, but it’s clean with a light offshore breeze, so you’ll get some fun, easy ones. The afternoon sees the wind pick up and go cross-offshore, making it a bit bumpy – better to call it a morning session.

Monday morning the 24th is the real standout early on. Glassy conditions, no wind at all, and a 2ft SSW swell (244 energy). That’s the kind of morning you want to be sitting out there, no crowds yet, just smooth shoulder-high waves. The afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-shore, so I’d be off the water by then.

Tuesday the 25th is another good one for the early crew. Light offshore breeze, 2ft but with a clean 16-second period (290 energy). It’s not big, but it’s clean and consistent. Wednesday the 26th steps it up a notch, with the energy climbing to 454 on Wednesday morning and then a nice 2ft with a 17-second period and gentle offshore wind in the afternoon (551 energy). That afternoon session is going to be really clean.

Thursday the 27th morning is the first real high point. Clear skies, light offshore wind, and a 3ft SSW swell with a massive energy reading of 932. That’s a lot of juice for a small wave, meaning it’s going to be punchy and well-shaped for the size. This is the best of the first week. The afternoon drops back a bit with a shift to a south swell and moderate wind.

The run of good morning offshores continues through Friday and into Saturday, but swell starts to back off a little. By Saturday the 29th, it’s back to 2ft, still clean but more ordinary. There’s a bit of a lull over the next few days, with small, mostly surfable but not exciting waves.

Now, looking into the second week, there’s something promising. Tuesday morning, September 1st, we get a jump back up to a clean 3ft swell from the south, 18-second period, and offshore wind (698 energy). That’s a solid, clean wave for a reef, and it’s the best of that week’s forecast. Wednesday the 2nd is also worth a mention: glassy conditions, 3ft, same S swell with even higher energy (801). That morning looks absolutely perfect.

The following days hold up around 3-3ft with offshore winds, so the consistency is there, but nothing is going to blow you away after that Wednesday glass-off. The very end of the run, Monday the 7th, shows a glassy 3ft SSW swell return in the afternoon, so it finishes strong.

Overall, the best bets are Thursday morning, August 27th and Wednesday morning, September 2nd. Those are the two standout windows for clean, punchy, well-shaped waves. Crowds are a possibility at Kihei Cove, so get there early for the clean morning glass-offs.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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137
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215
307
429
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206
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121
140
Wind (km/h)
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5
SSE
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High Tide
1:33PM0.75m
1:37AM0.34m
2:13PM0.77m
2:20AM0.37m
2:49PM0.78m
2:59AM0.40m
3:22PM0.77m
3:37AM0.44m
3:54PM0.74m
4:15AM0.48m
4:24PM0.69m
4:53AM0.52m
4:54PM0.63m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.16m
6:44AM0.07m
9:06PM0.14m
7:31AM0.05m
9:30PM0.12m
8:15AM0.05m
9:53PM0.10m
8:58AM0.06m
10:17PM0.08m
9:42AM0.08m
10:41PM0.06m
10:28AM0.10m
11:08PM0.05m
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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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