A sandy beach between Kamaʻole Beach Parks I and III in Kīhei.
Early access
Reopened August11,2026 after storm repairs; respect barricades around restoration areas.
Dawn patrol surfing in Kihei
Kihei, Hawaii
Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.
First light in Kihei means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Kihei surf report today
| Beach | Height | Wind | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamaole Beach Park II | 6.5 ft | 24 mph | 90/100 |
| Kihei Cove | 6.3 ft | 25 mph | 90/100 |
Featured Beaches
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Featured Beaches(2)
Today's dawn patrol plan in Kihei
Best window
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle
Glassy morning conditions before onshore windsLess crowded lineups at sunriseEast-facing beaches for sunrise viewsSpots with easy parking for early arrivals
Dawn patrol access guide for Kihei
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Kihei Cove
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A small surfing cove at the south end of Kalama Park in Kīhei.
Early access
Use the public Cove Park shoreline entrance.
Log in 15 seconds(optional)
Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10
Logging once helps tune Kihei picks.
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Kihei
- Dawn patrol in Kihei typically starts at first light, around 30 minutes before sunrise. This gives you the glassiest conditions before onshore winds develop.
- Early morning offers glassy conditions, fewer crowds, and calmer winds. Water temperature is also warmer relative to air temperature at sunrise.
Check it, surf it, log it
Check the forecast, surf the session, log what happened — and build the record you'll compare every next call against.
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