Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.1° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 610 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 31st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf lined up for Kihei Cove, starting on Monday the 31st of August. The first few days are a bit small, but the quality is there, and it builds into a real nice stretch.

The overall pattern is a consistent, long-period SSW groundswell that hangs around for the first week and a half. The water temp is sitting at a comfortable 80.2°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

It kicks off on Monday afternoon the 31st with small 1.3ft SSW swell at a very long 19 seconds. The combined energy is weak (230), but it’s clean with a moderate offshore breeze. It’s surfable, but you’ll be hunting for the sets.

Tuesday the 1st of September is where it starts to get interesting. The swell bumps up to 3.0ft from the SSW, still with a long 18-second period. The morning is glassy with a cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is ramping up to moderate (592). The afternoon stays clean with a gentle offshore wind. This is good, clean fun for the beginner-friendly reef.

Wednesday the 2nd holds steady with 3.0ft S swell and a 16-second period. The morning is clean with a light offshore breeze, and the afternoon picks up a bit of breeze but stays offshore. The energy is still moderate (455 and 408). Another solid day.

The standout of the entire forecast, in my opinion, is the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. The swell is 3.6ft from the SW with an 11-second period, which is a nice, surging groundswell. The kicker is the wind: dead glassy, from the WNW. Combined energy is moderate (448). This is the best of the best on offer; the conditions will be absolutely pristine for the reef.

Sunday the 6th is a bit of a letdown with smaller 2.6ft swell, but the glassy morning is still worth a look if you’re desperate.

Then on Monday the 7th, we get a sneaky spike. The morning shows 3.3ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 704. The wind is a light offshore breeze, so it’ll be clean. However, the afternoon turns ugly with a cross-onshore wind and poor surf, so get your session in early.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a slow fade. Tuesday the 8th has a glassy afternoon that’s worth a mention, and Wednesday the 9th has a glassy morning with 3.0ft WSW swell. The energy drops off after that, and from the 10th of September onward, you’re looking at small, ordinary conditions with energy dropping into the 100s and 200s. The 15th of September does show a little uptick in energy (307) with clean conditions, but the swell is only 1.6ft.

It’s a classic Kihei Cove run: small, clean, and consistent, with that one glassy Saturday morning being the undeniable highlight. Don’t sleep on it.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
528
311
443
422
391
275
264
372
575
476
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430
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:18AM0.64m
6:34PM0.42m
8:23AM0.67m
7:26PM0.35m
9:35AM0.70m
8:58PM0.29m
10:46AM0.74m
10:46PM0.28m
11:50AM0.78m
00:06AM0.30m
12:47PM0.81m
1:07AM0.35m
Low Tide
00:11AM0.04m
1:23PM0.23m
00:50AM0.05m
2:50PM0.25m
1:38AM0.06m
4:44PM0.24m
2:38AM0.07m
6:25PM0.20m
3:49AM0.08m
7:20PM0.16m
5:02AM0.07m
8:00PM0.12m
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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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