The Cove surf break

The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 27 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 normal for this time of year)

The Cove surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with S swell.

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 (May 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM. 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 27th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
23
0.7
S
21
0.9
S
20
1
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
16
1
S
19
1.4
SSW
18
1
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
127
119
73
93
445
618
744
639
589
437
411
296
280
365
528
510
535
767
1274
639
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
W
10
NNE
5
N
5
WSW
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
0
N
15
N
5
NNE
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
off
High Tide
2:10PM0.66m
1:38AM0.32m
2:48PM0.70m
2:22AM0.29m
3:25PM0.73m
3:05AM0.26m
4:01PM0.75m
3:47AM0.24m
4:38PM0.75m
4:31AM0.23m
5:16PM0.75m
5:17AM0.22m
5:55PM0.73m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.16m
7:16AM-0.05m
9:36PM0.13m
7:49AM-0.05m
10:21PM0.11m
8:23AM-0.05m
11:02PM0.10m
8:59AM-0.04m
11:43PM0.09m
9:36AM-0.02m
00:25AM0.08m
10:15AM-0.00m
1:07AM0.08m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
1
2
Temp °C
26
26
23
26
26
23
26
27
24
26
26
24
27
27
24
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
22
27
26
22
28
28
24
28
28
25
30
30
25
30
30
27
30
30
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
21
0.9
S
20
1
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
E
8
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
140
127
119
73
71
445
618
744
639
589
437
411
296
280
98
528
510
535
653
1274
581
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
24
0.3
S
23
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.3
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
S
21
0.8
E
7
1
S
19
0.6
E
7
1
S
18
Energy kJ
34
20
17
43
93
66
89
39
78
44
43
58
82
84
276
201
227
69
767
39
639
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.7
S
19
0.2
S
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
S
21
0.6
E
7
0.2
NNW
11
Energy kJ
12
11
25
25
46
40
33
32
14
41
25
22
20
20
365
8
98
416
39
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
5
1.1
E
7
1.3
E
5
1
E
7
1.1
E
5
1.3
E
5
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.4
E
5
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
5
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.5
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
1
E
4
Energy kJ
87
130
87
104
67
90
126
131
112
113
114
28
149
103
142
94
90
10
54
68
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
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)
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
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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