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Kuau Pipes surf break

Kuau Pipes surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 HST
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Kuau Pipes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kuau Pipes sea temperature is
24.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 17th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 17th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 18th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.3
N
1.5
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.2
N
1.1
N
1
N
0.9
N
1.2
N
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.6
NW
1
N
0.6
NW
0.6
WNW
0.8
N
1.1
N
Period(s) (?)1212131312121111101010119910159141399
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)480715109458263456943034525420216531721621133518617315811699189
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
S
10
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
5
E
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57PM
0.69
2:14AM
0.86
2:35PM
0.76
2:36AM
0.82
3:15PM
0.82
2:58AM
0.77
3:57PM
0.85
3:19AM
0.71
4:43PM
0.85
3:37AM
0.64
5:37PM
0.83
3:46AM
0.58
6:48PM
0.79
3:02AM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:15AM
0.22
7:51PM
0.17
8:33AM
0.16
8:31PM
0.20
8:55AM
0.12
9:12PM
0.26
9:19AM
0.08
9:56PM
0.32
9:46AM
0.06
10:44PM
0.40
10:15AM
0.07
11:45PM
0.48
10:49AM
0.09
1:59AM
0.54
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:37--6:37-
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--1-23-343311119102351118
Temp. °C232222232423252424242523222222232322232221
Feels °C (?)242322242624272526252626242323252624252424
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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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near Kuau Pipes, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kahului which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Kihei, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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