The Cove surf break

The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 10 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 Sunday (May 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 cross-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 Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 10th May)1ft (0.3m) 19s
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 Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
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
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
24
0.5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
69
102
102
92
127
80
42
64
63
33
53
30
70
100
99
61
76
91
141
135
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
SSE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NW
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
High Tide
11:26PM0.53m
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
Low Tide
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
9:16PM0.07m
8:10AM-0.10m
10:14PM0.05m
8:49AM-0.11m
11:12PM0.04m
9:30AM-0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<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>
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
1
Temp °C
27
24
27
27
23
26
27
24
27
27
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
23
25
26
22
26
27
23
29
28
23
25
27
23
27
27
24
29
29
25
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
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
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
34
32
102
102
92
127
80
42
64
63
33
53
25
70
100
99
40
76
54
97
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
19
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
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
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
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
12
69
11
11
26
46
44
38
23
32
30
26
30
25
23
21
61
69
91
53
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
19
0.1
NW
12
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
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SW
24
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
28
6
10
8
12
4
10
40
9
21
17
31
19
18
17
6
21
25
27
141
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
5
1.3
E
5
1.4
E
5
1.7
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.9
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
5
1.4
E
5
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
86
90
104
178
191
121
169
164
290
320
252
281
349
283
273
237
284
252
136
109
198
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
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
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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