The Cove Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Well exposed to S and SW, which are most common, heavily shadowed on SSW swells. The much more rare, larger wintertime WNW swells that slip under Kauai/Ni'ihau can also get in.
Wind
Calm or offshore from NNE to ESE, with NE straight offshore.
Surf Height
Waist high-overhead.
Tide
Medium.
The Cove Surf Guide
Located at the southern end of Kalama Park and in front of Cove Park, The Cove’s slow rolling waves make it one of the best places to learn to surf in Maui. Usually small, crowded and filled with surf schools, however The Cove can turn on during larger SW summer swells.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels, but depends on size.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Usually on the mellow side.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Usually moderate, depending on quality of surf and day of week, hit or miss.
Spot Rating
Fun
Usually a mellow and user friendly wave, but gets good when a solid swell is running.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Kiteboard, SUP
Access
Easy. Access anywhere from Kalama Beach Park or Cove Beach Park.
Bottom
Reef.
Best Season
Potential for swell to show all year, but best and much more consistent through summer with swells from the S to SW. The more rare, larger wintertime WNW swells that slip under Kauai/Ni'ihau.
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