Kihei Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.73° N 156.45° W

Kihei Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kihei Cove sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.3° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 989 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 16th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s looking like a solid stretch of small but clean waves for a good part of the run.

We kick things off on the 12th of August with a nice little pulse. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The south swell pushing in at 3 ft with a long 18-second period is a proper groundswell, giving those waves some real shape and push. The moderate offshore breeze from the NE is keeping it clean, and the combined swell energy is solid at 852. This is the standout session of the whole outlook.

Kihei Cove is the only break in town, and it handles this swell well. The reef setup loves the long-period energy, and that WSW optimum direction is a great match for the south swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the consistent nature of this break, you can expect plenty of small, rideable waves through the next few days.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th keep the fun going. Thursday morning sees 4 ft of south swell at 16 seconds, with a gentle offshore helping out. The energy drops a bit to 719, but it’s still clean and surfable. Friday morning holds at 3 ft, though the period drops to 14 seconds, and the energy dips to 445. The wind stays light and offshore.

Things get a little trickier by Friday afternoon and into Saturday. The breeze goes cross-off and the swell drops to 3 ft with a shorter 13-second period. The energy takes a dive to 264. It’s still surfable, but not the pick of the week.

Sunday the 16th brings a bit of spice. The morning bumps up to 7 ft of south swell, but it’s only 10 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit junky. The energy jumps to 1119, but the cross-off wind and shorter period make it a bit of a mess. Afternoon glass-off though – the wind drops to zero and the swell drops to 5 ft, but with an 8-second period, it’s going to be weak and wobbly.

From the 17th through the 22nd, we’re in a lull. Swell sizes drop between 2 ft and 3 ft. The periods are mostly in the 12 to 15-second range, but the energy is low – often below 300. There are plenty of glassy mornings, but the waves are tiny. It’s a proper flat spell.

Then, a second pulse shows up around the 23rd of August. The 23rd morning sees 3 ft of south swell at 16 seconds, with glassy conditions and energy climbing back to 413. This trend builds through the 24th and 25th. The 25th morning looks promising with 3 ft at 14 seconds, glassy wind, and energy up at 707. It’s a good sign, but we’re over a week away, so keep an eye on the updates.

The last few days of the outlook, the 26th and 27th, look to hold small, clean waves. The 27th morning has 3 ft of south swell with a 17-second period – classic long-period stuff. The energy is 529, and the wind is glassy. A solid way to end the run.

Overall, the first few days are the clear winners. That Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are your best bets. Get out there early, it’s clean and consistent. The crowds at Kihei Cove can be an issue, especially when it’s good, so plan accordingly.

Stay stoked, and check the forecast again before you go.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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Swell
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S
18
1.3
S
16
1.1
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16
1.2
S
15
1.2
S
15
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
14
2.2
S
10
1.4
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8
0.9
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15
0.8
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14
0.8
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14
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
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S
13
0.6
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
606
879
597
653
636
423
411
297
225
222
192
989
229
347
264
257
170
119
119
117
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
ESE
0
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NNE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
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glassy
off
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:09PM0.84m
4:28AM0.43m
4:47PM0.78m
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
Low Tide
10:49PM0.05m
9:47AM0.02m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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33
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26
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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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