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The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.6° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 Saturday (May 23) at 2PM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 20th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 20th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 23rd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 | |
160 | 105 | 135 | 132 | 119 | 157 | 106 | 97 | 190 | 125 | 215 | 150 | 132 | 132 | 142 | 129 | 85 | 121 | 78 | 170 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | |
High Tide | 7:41PM0.75m | 8:33AM0.23m | 8:36PM0.69m | 9:51AM0.28m | 9:31PM0.62m | 10:59AM0.35m | 10:25PM0.55m | 11:57AM0.44m | 11:17PM0.48m | 12:46PM0.52m | 00:06AM0.42m | 1:30PM0.59m | 00:53AM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.00m | 3:05AM0.03m | 12:58PM0.07m | 3:55AM0.02m | 2:11PM0.13m | 4:37AM0.01m | 3:36PM0.18m | 5:14AM-0.00m | 5:07PM0.20m | 5:45AM-0.02m | 6:32PM0.20m | 6:16AM-0.03m | 7:45PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
27 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 |
 kJ | 160 | 105 | 135 | 132 | 119 | 157 | 106 | 96 | 190 | 125 | 215 | 150 | 132 | 132 | 142 | 129 | 85 | 121 | 78 | 170 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 12 | NE 9 | NW 11 | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 63 | 61 | 67 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 99 | 97 | 58 | 60 | 3 | 52 | 46 | 45 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 46 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | S 19 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SW 20 | NW 11 | — | NW 11 | SW 18 | — | N 15 |
| kJ | 41 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 5 | — | 5 | 12 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 344 | 601 | 392 | 703 | 483 | 630 | 524 | 298 | 279 | 227 | 308 | 193 | 205 | 190 | 136 | 71 | 142 | 83 | 87 | 139 | 139 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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