The Cove surf break

The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 HST
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The Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cove sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:

The surf forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 5th May)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 5th May)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
28
61
103
129
146
109
109
108
151
92
129
45
109
42
58
34
69
103
102
91
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
NNW
0
ENE
5
SW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
SW
5
NNE
5
N
10
W
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
7:04PM0.67m
7:24AM0.20m
7:55PM0.65m
8:44AM0.21m
8:48PM0.62m
10:02AM0.24m
9:43PM0.60m
11:06AM0.29m
10:35PM0.57m
11:58AM0.37m
11:26PM0.53m
12:43PM0.45m
00:14AM0.49m
Low Tide
11:21AM0.03m
2:21AM0.10m
12:07PM0.06m
3:20AM0.09m
1:02PM0.09m
4:11AM0.08m
2:09PM0.13m
4:52AM0.05m
3:26PM0.15m
5:27AM0.03m
4:46PM0.16m
5:58AM0.00m
6:02PM0.15m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
27
24
26
26
24
26
26
23
26
26
24
27
27
23
28
28
29
28
30
27
29
29
25
28
29
26
28
28
24
26
27
25
26
28
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
17
0.6
E
5
0.5
S
16
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
49
20
60
46
32
146
68
66
76
151
20
129
19
60
31
58
34
22
103
102
91
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
E
8
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
80
28
27
103
129
33
109
109
108
22
92
12
45
109
42
21
12
32
14
11
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.3
E
3
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
22
26
61
24
40
2
67
107
47
34
13
30
31
5
4
7
28
69
10
8
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
E
8
0.5
E
3
0.9
E
8
1
E
5
0.9
ENE
5
1
E
5
0.6
E
4
1.3
E
5
0.9
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.7
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
Energy kJ
128
58
35
84
5
104
51
46
42
15
80
35
60
60
184
212
139
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
11
1
0
11
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
11
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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Information about the The Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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 The 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near The Cove, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kihei which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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