# Kihei Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Wailea, United States.

> Kihei Beach on Maui's south shore combines flat to small-chop water with moderate trade winds, making it an accessible spot for beginner and early intermediate riders. The reef and beach launch options allow entry strategy flexibility based on daily conditions. Water temperature stays warm year-round, reducing the need for thick wetsuits. The relatively sheltered lagoon area keeps sessions manageable. This location benefits from Maui's consistent wind patterns and warm conditions.

## Best time to kitesurf
Kihei Beach has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb, Mar and Dec: 4–8% of days reach 12 kt+, with 6–7 kt average daily wind, 25–26 °C water and 22–23 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1% | 5.5 | 22.5 | 25.6 |
| Feb | 5% | 6.4 | 22.4 | 24.9 |
| Mar | 8% | 6.3 | 22.9 | 25.2 |
| Apr | 1% | 6.6 | 23.3 | 25.6 |
| May | 0% | 5.6 | 24.1 | 26.1 |
| Jun | 0% | 6.1 | 25 | 26.4 |
| Jul | 2% | 7.5 | 25.5 | 27 |
| Aug | 1% | 6.9 | 25.7 | 27.2 |
| Sep | 0% | 6.5 | 25.6 | 27.3 |
| Oct | 1% | 6.2 | 25.2 | 27.1 |
| Nov | 3% | 6.5 | 24.2 | 26.7 |
| Dec | 4% | 6.8 | 22.8 | 25.9 |

## Highlights
- Flat to small chop
- Moderate winds
- Reef and beach launch
- Beginner-friendly

## Amenities
Reef and beach access, Moderate wind, Shallow areas

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 20.7614, -156.4432
- Destination guide: [Wailea](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/wailea)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Wailea Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/wailea-beach) — best around Mar, 4–8% windy days, 6–7 kt, water 25–26 °C (5 km)
- [Kahului Harbor](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kahului-harbor) — best Jun – Jul, 61–83% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–27 °C (15 km)
- [Waiehu Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/waiehu-beach) — best Jun – Jul, 61–83% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–27 °C (15 km)
- [Ho'okipa Beach Park](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ho-okipa-beach-park) — best around Jan, 0% windy days, 4 kt, water 24–25 °C (16 km)
- [Kanaha Beach Park](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kanaha-beach-park) — best Year-round, 62–88% windy days, 16–25 kt, water 24–27 °C (17 km)
- [Maui](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/maui) — best around Jan, 0% windy days, 4 kt, water 24–25 °C, waves (18 km)

## Kite schools
- [Complete Kite Boarding, Foiling, Winging and Surfing Lessons Maui, Hi.](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/complete-kite-boarding-foiling-winging-and-surfing-lessons-maui-hi) — http://completekiteboarding.com/ (2 km)
- [HST Windsurf, Kitesurf & WingFoil Lessons](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/hst-windsurf-kitesurf-wingfoil-lessons) — http://www.hstwindsurfing.com/ (14 km)
- [Maui Kiteboarding Lessons by Aqua Sports Maui](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/maui-kiteboarding-lessons-by-aqua-sports-maui) (15 km)
- [Second Wind Sail Surf & Kite](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/second-wind-sail-surf-kite) — http://www.secondwindmaui.com/ (15 km)
- [kitewizard - kiteboarding lessons maui - mauikiteriders](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitewizard-kiteboarding-lessons-maui-mauikiteriders) — http://mauikiteriders.com/ (19 km)

## Kite shops
- [Hi Tech Surf Sports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/hi-tech-surf-sports) — http://www.surfmaui.com/ (14 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kihei-beach
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.