Surf Forecasts:
Kihei Cove surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 (Jul 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kihei Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kihei Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's happening at Kihei Cove (Kihei).
The next couple of weeks are going to be a bit of a mixed bag here. The wave energy is mostly going to be on the weaker side early on, with the combined swell energy staying under 300 for the first few days. Water temp is sitting at 79.3°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year. The best bet for a proper session is going to be around the end of this week and into the start of next week.
Friday morning (17th July) kicks it off with a clean 2ft wave from the west under glassy conditions. It's small, but the swell energy is only 287 so you're not getting much push. That's about as good as it gets for the next couple of days with the wind staying light on Saturday morning as well (2ft, glassy).
Things start to look more interesting on Monday (20th July). The swell jumps to 3ft from the south and the combined energy hits 505, so there's a bit more grunt behind it. The morning is glassy, so that's a solid window. Tuesday morning (21st July) follows with a similar vibe, 3.3ft south swell under calm, glassy conditions.
The real standout, though, is Wednesday (22nd July). That morning you've got a glassy 2ft wave from the SSW, but check this out - the period is a very long 24 seconds. Combined swell energy is 645, and the direction is perfect for the break's optimum from the SW. This is a long-period groundswell that's going to wrap in nicely to a reef break like Kihei Cove. It'll have that deep water energy, making for some well-shaped, lined-up waves, though it might break a bit straight at certain spots. Thursday (23rd July) is even bigger for energy at 723, with a 2.6ft SSW swell and offshore winds all day. That's your other top pick.
After that, the quality holds through Friday (24th July) afternoon with a very strong 1008 combined energy on a 2.3ft SSW swell with a steady offshore breeze. Saturday morning (25th July) remains good with a clean 2.6ft SSW swell. From Sunday (26th July) onward, the surf gets messier with onshore cross-off winds and the swell energy drops back down, so things get pretty ordinary for the rest of the window.
In short, for the best conditions, hit it on Wednesday or Thursday next week for the best combination of size, long period, and clean winds.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°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 Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 148 | 179 | 218 | 158 | 160 | 48 | 116 | 157 | 153 | 412 | 391 | 339 | 395 | 302 | 273 | 437 | 426 | 480 | 523 | 544 | 623 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:35PM0.70m | 7:33AM0.41m | 7:13PM0.61m | 8:36AM0.46m | 7:52PM0.51m | 9:40AM0.52m | 8:35PM0.43m | 10:43AM0.57m | 9:28PM0.35m | 11:41AM0.62m | 10:39PM0.30m | 12:33PM0.68m | 11:53PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.08m | 1:17AM0.03m | 12:32PM0.15m | 1:49AM0.03m | 1:38PM0.22m | 2:23AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.27m | 3:01AM0.03m | 4:50PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.03m | 6:54PM0.26m | 4:31AM0.03m | 8:08PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 148 | 179 | 218 | 158 | 160 | 48 | 86 | 133 | 153 | 412 | 391 | 339 | 395 | 302 | 273 | 125 | 206 | 480 | 523 | 544 | 623 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 54 | 101 | 93 | 57 | 57 | 33 | 77 | 95 | 40 | 83 | 81 | 69 | 41 | 39 | 61 | 437 | 426 | 143 | 100 | 167 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 7 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 14 | W 12 | W 12 | E 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 26 | S 11 | E 10 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 |
| kJ | 85 | 55 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 37 | 116 | 157 | 57 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 73 | 69 | 224 | 83 | 53 | 143 | 100 | 64 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 7 | E 4 | E 5 | E 11 | E 5 | E 5 | E 11 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 112 | 246 | 244 | 310 | 346 | 304 | 37 | 219 | 152 | 113 | 159 | 53 | 80 | 38 | 53 | 329 | 64 | 129 | 289 | 193 | 149 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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