Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a quiet spell. The first real session worth paddling out for doesn’t kick off until this Friday morning, the 28th of August. Kihei Cove is the only spot on the menu, and it’s a reef break that’s very consistent, so it’ll be offering up little nuggets.
Friday morning, the 28th, we’ve got a 2ft SSW swell rolling in with a solid 14-second period. The wind is light offshore from the NE, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (339) – enough to get a few fun ones. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no big surprises there. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good day for a learner or someone just wanting to get wet. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect it to be empty.
Friday afternoon stays similar, but the wind picks up a bit to a moderate offshore breeze. Still clean, still 2ft, still fun for the size. The energy bumps up slightly (390).
Saturday the 29th drops a little in size to 2ft, and the wind goes cross-offshore in the morning. The swell period is 13 seconds, so it’s still a decent little groundswell, but the energy drops to 170. It’s surfable, but ordinary. Afternoon sees a gentle offshore, keeping it clean.
Sunday the 30th is more of the same: small (2ft), longer period (16s) but low energy (219). The wind is light and cross-off. It’s there, but nothing to write home about. Monday the 31st is similar, with a 1ft, 18-second swell – very long period, so expect long lulls between sets, but the energy is moderate (271). Morning is clean with a moderate offshore.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, September 1st, we see a jump. The swell pushes to 3ft from the SSW, with a 18-second period. The wind is light offshore, almost calm. The combined energy jumps to 591 – that’s a solid moderate push. This is one of the better windows in the outlook. The waves will have real shape and push for a spot this size. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is a standout. The swell hits 3ft from the S, 16 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. The energy is strong (537). That’s a gorgeous morning for a longboard or a funboard. The water will be like glass, and the waves will have some punch. This is the best of the first week.
Wednesday afternoon holds up with a 3ft swell and a gentle offshore, still clean. Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th fade back to small, ordinary surf, with energy dropping below 200. By Sunday the 6th, the swell starts to build again, with 3ft from the SSW and a 18-second period, and the energy is back up to 456 by the afternoon. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean.
Then we hit the second week. Monday, September 7th, is promising. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but the swell is 4ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (728). The afternoon, however, is money: 3ft, 17 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is still high (672). This is the standout of the entire outlook. For a reef break, that long-period SSW groundswell is going to wrap in nicely, and with offshore conditions, it’ll be peeling. This is a session for the more experienced surfer; the 3ft looks small on paper, but with that period and energy, it’ll have plenty of punch. Crowds are often here, so get out early.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th hold clean, 3ft to 3ft surf with light offshore or glassy winds, but the energy is dropping. After that, it fades into small, weak, and increasingly onshore conditions through to the end of the outlook (Saturday, September 12th). The last few days are mostly glassy but tiny, with only 2ft and very low energy.
So, for the best on offer: Wednesday morning, September 2nd, for the glassy conditions and clean 3ft swell. And the absolute standout is Monday afternoon, September 7th, for the 3ft, 17-second groundswell with a gentle offshore wind and strong energy. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Stay safe, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
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184 | 206 | 126 | 115 | 84 | 140 | 129 | 112 | 112 | 107 | 122 | 190 | 528 | 311 | 351 | 432 | 391 | 275 | 268 | 250 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:24PM0.69m | 4:53AM0.52m | 4:54PM0.63m | 5:35AM0.57m | 5:24PM0.57m | 6:23AM0.61m | 5:56PM0.49m | 7:18AM0.64m | 6:34PM0.42m | 8:23AM0.67m | 7:26PM0.35m | 9:35AM0.70m | 8:58PM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42AM0.08m | 10:41PM0.06m | 10:28AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.05m | 11:18AM0.14m | 11:37PM0.05m | 12:15PM0.19m | 00:11AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.05m | 2:50PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.24m | 2:38AM0.07m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | E 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 | E 11 |
184 | 78 | 126 | 115 | 81 | 140 | 129 | 68 | 82 | 81 | 55 | 190 | 528 | 311 | 351 | 432 | 391 | 275 | 268 | 528 | 584 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 14 | E 13 | S 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | E 12 | S 11 | E 13 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 |
110 | 184 | 89 | 87 | 84 | 72 | 48 | 112 | 112 | 107 | 122 | 32 | 52 | 80 | 37 | 73 | 20 | 87 | 7 | 250 | 229 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 14 | E 14 | S 13 | E 12 | S 12 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | ENE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 10 | E 15 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 10 | W 9 |
45 | 206 | 93 | 55 | 75 | 71 | 38 | 28 | 72 | 31 | 53 | 49 | 11 | 51 | 51 | 16 | 38 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 10 | E 11 | E 12 | E 5 | E 5 |
62 | 134 | 105 | 218 | 108 | 117 | 100 | 191 | 117 | 74 | 154 | 210 | 138 | 94 | 131 | 104 | 407 | 661 | 870 | 48 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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