Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Kihei Cove (Maui).

We’ve got a nice little run of clean, small surf coming through. Nothing for the big-wave crew, but for a beginner-friendly reef, this is a proper window. The water is about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

First up, Monday morning, July 20th, we’re looking at a 3ft south swell. The period is a long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (505). The wind is glassy from the WNW, so the surface will be smooth. Good start.

Monday afternoon holds up. Still 3ft from the south, still 16 seconds, and the wind goes cross-off from the ENE. Clean, manageable, and the energy stays moderate (483).

Tuesday morning, July 21st, is a standout. The wind is dead calm – total glass. Swell is a touch bigger at 3ft, 14-second period, energy moderate (468). That zero wind is a major win. This spot can get busy, but a morning like this is worth the early alarm. Tuesday afternoon sees a few rain showers but a light offshore breeze from the NE, keeping it clean.

The real sweet spot is Wednesday, July 22nd, through Saturday, July 25th. The swell direction swings to the SSW. The height drops to 2ft on Wednesday morning, but the period jumps to a very long 24 seconds. The energy jumps to 801 – that’s strong. The ocean is working hard, and those long-period lines will peel beautifully. Winds are light cross-off from the NNE.

Thursday and Friday keep the same pattern: 3ft to 3ft of SSW groundswell, periods between 17 and 20 seconds, and consistent offshore winds. Energy is in the strong moderate range (564 to 864). These are the best-condition days. The waves won’t be big, but the quality and shape will be excellent.

Saturday, July 25th, is another beauty. The morning is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, 19-second period, strong energy (725). Saturday afternoon the wind picks up to a moderate offshore, but the swell bumps to 3ft. Just expect company.

After that, the energy fades. Sunday, July 26th, through Monday, July 27th, is still surfable but noticeably weaker with energy dropping to 290. By Tuesday, July 28th, things get ordinary – 2ft waves, 14-second period, low energy (191). From Wednesday, July 29th, right through to August 4th, the swell sits between 2ft and 3ft, periods drop to 12-14 seconds, and the energy is mostly weak (below 200). The wind stays clean, but the ocean just doesn’t have the juice. That’s a solid 7-8 day stretch of very ordinary conditions.

So the call is clear: Wednesday, July 22nd, through Saturday, July 25th. Small swell, but the period is long, the energy is strong for the size, and the winds are consistently offshore or glassy. For a beginner reef, that’s as good as it gets. The rest of the run is a paddling session.

Rusty.

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