Kihei Cove
Maui, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 6.3s
- Wind
- 5 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Pacific/Honolulu local
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Kihei Cove is a reef break over coral in Maui, United States. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the SW / W. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SW, W
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Kihei Cove surf FAQ
Is Kihei Cove good for beginners?+
Kihei Cove is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Kihei Cove?+
Different days call for different boards. Kihei Cove handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Kihei Cove?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the SW / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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