Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the local scene. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the outlook is where it gets interesting.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 4th kicks off with tiny 2ft swell from the south, and while the morning is dead glassy, the energy is weak (124). It’s rideable for a beginner, but nothing to get excited about. Wednesday and Thursday stay small, with swell around 1ft and only brief windows of clean conditions. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real action starts to build from Saturday the 10th. The swell ticks up to 2ft on Monday morning, then 3ft by Monday afternoon, all from the south-southwest. The combined energy climbs into the moderate range (347), and the winds are light offshore or glassy. That’s a solid turn. By Wednesday the 12th, we’re looking at the standout of the whole period. Swell hits 3ft from the south, period stretching to 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps to 888 (strong) and the wind is glassy in the morning, then light offshore in the afternoon. Kihei Cove is a reef break, so that long-period south swell will wrap in nicely, offering clean, well-shaped waves. This is the best on offer, no doubt. Thursday the 13th keeps it going with 3-4ft south swell and clean conditions, so you’ve got two solid days of fun surf.

After that, the swell drops back a touch to 3-3ft through the 14th and 15th, still clean and surfable, but the real magic is those mid-week days. The weekend of the 16th and 17th sees smaller 2-2ft west swell, but again, with glassy or offshore winds, it’ll be rideable. The last few days into the 19th stay small and clean, but nothing to write home about.

Overall, don’t bother with the first week. The standout is Wednesday the 12th through Thursday the 13th – that’s your window. Kihei Cove will be the place, with 3ft south swell, 18-second period, and glassy to light offshore winds. It’s a consistent spot, but crowds are often there, so get out early. For beginners, it’s fine as the swell is under 5ft, so you’ll be okay. Experts, it’s a fun little wave.

That’s the call. Stay stoked, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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