The Cove surf break

The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 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
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 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 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
126
86
82
71
89
87
49
116
164
148
169
169
131
87
85
84
39
37
36
35
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
15
NNE
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
W
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
SSW
15
NNE
5
WSW
5
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
off
off
High Tide
9:11PM0.69m
10:07AM0.23m
10:15PM0.66m
11:22AM0.29m
11:14PM0.63m
12:21PM0.36m
00:07AM0.59m
1:10PM0.44m
00:54AM0.54m
1:53PM0.52m
1:36AM0.48m
2:32PM0.58m
2:15AM0.43m
Low Tide
4:48AM0.06m
2:29PM0.08m
5:40AM0.04m
3:53PM0.12m
6:18AM0.02m
5:18PM0.13m
6:49AM0.00m
6:32PM0.13m
7:16AM-0.01m
7:36PM0.12m
7:41AM-0.03m
8:32PM0.11m
8:06AM-0.04m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
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6:46
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
1
1
1
3
4
Temp °C
26
24
26
26
23
25
26
23
26
26
23
26
26
24
26
25
25
25
25
23
25
28
25
28
28
23
25
26
22
28
28
23
28
29
25
28
28
28
27
28
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
E
4
0.5
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
E
5
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
184
126
86
82
71
12
87
49
116
164
148
169
22
131
87
85
84
39
37
36
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
W
12
0.5
W
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
E
4
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
W
10
0.6
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
14
0.2
S
14
Energy kJ
38
37
10
28
46
89
28
46
46
9
22
8
169
9
5
11
2
2
2
7
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SW
13
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
W
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
NW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
8
23
35
51
10
28
9
42
29
24
10
9
9
7
8
8
3
2
8
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.9
E
4
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
E
5
0.9
E
4
0.7
E
5
1.3
E
5
1.4
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
7
Energy kJ
43
22
7
6
11
17
9
11
17
11
21
31
75
55
32
22
90
121
114
191
217
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)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
9
27
9
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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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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