The Cove surf break

The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 09 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 Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

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 Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
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
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
37
58
35
69
103
102
92
127
80
42
68
37
33
32
30
70
100
124
61
76
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NNE
5
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
5
NNE
5
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:49PM0.73m
2:32AM0.34m
3:32PM0.79m
3:19AM0.29m
Low Tide
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
9:16PM0.07m
8:10AM-0.10m
10:14PM0.05m
8:49AM-0.11m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
2
1
Temp °C
27
24
27
27
24
27
27
24
26
27
24
27
27
24
26
27
24
26
27
24
27
30
25
28
27
24
25
24
24
26
27
23
28
28
24
26
28
24
28
30
25
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
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
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
107
28
58
34
32
103
102
92
127
80
42
68
37
33
26
25
70
100
124
40
76
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
S
14
0.3
ESE
8
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
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
19
Energy kJ
12
37
14
12
69
11
11
26
46
44
38
23
31
14
32
30
29
22
21
61
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
19
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
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
S
12
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
5
8
7
35
6
8
8
12
4
10
40
9
21
17
31
19
25
17
6
21
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
1.4
E
5
1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.3
E
5
1.4
E
5
1.5
E
5
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.5
E
6
Energy kJ
23
109
51
62
86
112
124
191
149
185
181
263
225
218
138
158
113
158
164
104
139
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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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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