The Cove surf break

The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 19 Oct 2025 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
26.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:

The surf forecast for The Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 12 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 23rd Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)151514141413202019181817161618151616151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5654533230173838378280761026580576465575760
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
5
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
ENE
20
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
20
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffglassoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:37PM
0.54
3:21AM
0.67
3:10PM
0.49
3:56AM
0.70
3:43PM
0.44
4:31AM
0.73
4:16PM
0.39
5:07AM
0.73
4:52PM
0.35
5:47AM
0.73
5:32PM
0.31
6:32AM
0.72
6:25PM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:37AM
0.16
8:31PM
0.04
9:23AM
0.16
8:55PM
0.04
10:08AM
0.16
9:21PM
0.04
10:54AM
0.16
9:49PM
0.05
11:42AM
0.17
10:21PM
0.06
12:36PM
0.18
10:55PM
0.08
1:37PM
0.19
11:34PM
0.11
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-5:58--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:55--5:54--5:53-
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-----------2---2---
Temp. °C282826272825282825282825282825282926282825
Feels °C (?)293128303025292925292926302825292926292826
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Maui

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at The Cove (calm at Kīhei wx 2 km from The Cove). 0.3m 15s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.2m 15s groundswell from the WNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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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