The Cove surf break

The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 11 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
25.4° 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 Monday (May 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 11th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 17th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 24s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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 Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
24
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
102
92
127
80
42
68
63
33
32
30
69
100
124
64
104
91
141
135
133
140
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
5
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
N
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
N
10
NE
10
NNE
5
SW
5
S
5
N
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
12:43PM0.45m
00:14AM0.49m
1:25PM0.55m
1:00AM0.44m
2:07PM0.64m
1:46AM0.39m
2:49PM0.73m
2:32AM0.34m
3:32PM0.79m
3:19AM0.29m
4:17PM0.83m
4:09AM0.25m
5:04PM0.84m
Low Tide
6:02PM0.15m
6:29AM-0.03m
7:12PM0.13m
7:01AM-0.06m
8:16PM0.10m
7:34AM-0.09m
9:16PM0.07m
8:10AM-0.10m
10:14PM0.05m
8:49AM-0.11m
11:12PM0.04m
9:30AM-0.10m
00:10AM0.04m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
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Temp °C
27
27
24
26
27
24
26
26
24
25
26
24
27
27
24
27
27
24
27
28
26
26
26
23
27
27
24
28
27
23
25
26
24
29
28
24
30
29
25
30
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
1.1
E
8
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
102
102
92
127
80
42
68
63
33
26
25
69
100
124
64
104
82
97
161
133
140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SW
21
0.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
11
11
26
46
44
38
23
32
14
32
30
25
22
21
61
69
91
53
135
117
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
NW
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
10
8
12
4
10
40
9
21
17
31
30
17
17
6
28
25
25
141
54
54
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
5
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.8
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
5
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
2
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
6
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
Energy kJ
108
152
158
143
211
193
186
290
358
246
165
364
339
373
364
412
214
217
309
392
418
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
4
3
2
2
4
1
2
2
1
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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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