Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.9° C
0.4° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, S swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour. It’s a quiet stretch for the Maui side, with small, long-period south swells. The go-to spot is Kihei Cove (Kihei-Cove). It’s a beginner reef break that breaks very consistently, and it’s open to the swell. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

Friday 14 August morning is the best of the early days, with clean 4ft south swell at 14 seconds, light offshore wind from the NNE at 9 mph, and moderate wave energy (531). Afternoon drops to 3ft, still offshore. The real standout is Monday 17 August. Both morning and afternoon have clean 3ft and 3ft south swells, light offshore or cross-off winds, and moderate energy (399 and 272). It’s small, but clean.

Wednesday 19 August morning is glassy flat with 2ft, and a 12-second period, with weak energy (161). Monday 24 August morning picks up again with a 3ft SSW swell, 14-second period, gentle offshore wind, and moderate energy (297). From Tuesday 25 August through Thursday 27 August, the mornings are the best: 2ft to 3ft SSW swells, clean offshore winds, and moderate energy (415, 393, 416). The swell direction is a bit west of ideal, but the light winds make it work.

The last few days, Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August, are smaller again, 2ft to 3ft, but still clean. Nothing big at all, no expert waves. The combined energy never tops 531, so it’s moderate. For beginners and longboarders, it’s a good run of clean, small waves, with the best mornings being Monday 17th, Monday 24th, and the 25th to 27th. Expect crowds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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(10 max)
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1
2
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
16
0.7
S
13
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
636
508
411
293
225
222
192
330
168
347
333
257
167
123
119
117
69
71
129
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
ENE
20
SSE
10
SSE
5
NW
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
N
10
ENE
10
NNE
0
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:15AM0.47m
5:22PM0.70m
6:03AM0.51m
5:57PM0.61m
6:53AM0.54m
6:31PM0.53m
7:48AM0.57m
7:05PM0.45m
8:49AM0.59m
7:47PM0.37m
9:55AM0.62m
8:54PM0.32m
Low Tide
11:17PM0.05m
10:36AM0.07m
11:45PM0.05m
11:28AM0.13m
00:14AM0.05m
12:23PM0.19m
00:44AM0.05m
1:27PM0.24m
1:18AM0.06m
2:48PM0.28m
1:59AM0.08m
4:45PM0.29m
2:49AM0.09m
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6:55
6:55
6:54
6:53
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6:52
 mm
2
2
1
19
5
3
2
3
3
1
1
Temp °C
26
30
29
26
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29
27
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27
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27
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25
28
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Feels °C
28
31
31
26
30
29
25
31
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31
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29
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31
27
32
30
27
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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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near Kihei Cove, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kihei which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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