Kuau Pipes Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.93° N 156.38° W

Kuau Pipes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kuau Pipes sea temperature is
26.0° C
0.2° 

Kuau Pipes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kuau Pipes surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuau Pipes this week:

The surf forecast for Kuau Pipes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kuau Pipes in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuau Pipes over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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1
1
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1
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0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1
NNE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.6
NNE
7
1.1
E
6
1
ENE
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
271
270
285
372
392
373
319
277
193
114
229
125
147
114
143
43
89
80
81
100
152
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:27PM0.96m
11:31PM0.47m
2:11PM1.02m
00:39AM0.48m
2:52PM1.04m
1:38AM0.50m
3:31PM1.04m
2:31AM0.52m
4:06PM1.01m
3:24AM0.54m
4:39PM0.96m
4:18AM0.55m
5:08PM0.89m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.43m
6:20AM-0.01m
9:10PM0.39m
7:11AM-0.04m
9:44PM0.37m
7:58AM-0.04m
10:17PM0.34m
8:43AM-0.00m
10:50PM0.32m
9:25AM0.06m
11:22PM0.29m
10:06AM0.16m
11:54PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Kuau Pipes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kuau Pipes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kuau Pipes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kuau Pipes 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 (Kuau Pipes) 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 Kuau Pipes 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.

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