The Cove surf break

The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 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 Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. 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 (May 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
108
151
92
129
45
107
31
58
34
69
102
102
91
127
45
42
68
37
33
33
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
5
NNE
5
NNW
15
NNE
5
NNE
5
W
5
E
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
off
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
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
1:25PM0.55m
1:00AM0.44m
2:07PM0.64m
1:46AM0.39m
Low Tide
4:11AM0.08m
2:09PM0.13m
4:52AM0.05m
3:26PM0.15m
5:27AM0.03m
4:46PM0.16m
5:58AM0.00m
6:02PM0.15m
6:29AM-0.03m
7:12PM0.13m
7:01AM-0.06m
8:16PM0.10m
7:34AM-0.09m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
24
26
26
23
26
26
24
26
27
24
26
27
24
27
27
23
25
26
23
24
28
24
28
29
24
28
29
25
28
27
24
27
26
23
27
27
22
25
26
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.3
SSW
15
0.7
E
5
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
E
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
49
77
49
33
46
45
23
31
58
33
32
102
102
91
127
45
42
68
37
33
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
109
108
151
92
129
32
107
17
22
34
69
11
11
25
46
42
38
37
32
30
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.4
NW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
SW
15
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
S
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
Energy kJ
7
46
34
58
30
5
12
8
1
12
6
8
8
12
4
10
40
9
21
17
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
4
1
E
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
1
E
5
1
E
4
1.3
E
5
1
E
5
1
E
5
1.4
E
5
1.5
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
6
Energy kJ
9
38
11
18
43
40
90
49
54
109
143
214
157
191
143
112
138
129
138
235
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
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
27
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
356
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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