Kuau Pipes surf break

Kuau Pipes surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 May 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
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuau Pipes this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kuau Pipes in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
1.5
ENE
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
0.9
NW
15
1.1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.6
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
117
98
155
176
180
269
300
335
496
471
388
341
481
359
370
529
359
392
341
310
318
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
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
10:40PM0.72m
12:15PM0.67m
11:18PM0.70m
12:56PM0.79m
11:54PM0.66m
1:37PM0.89m
00:30AM0.63m
2:20PM0.97m
1:05AM0.59m
3:04PM1.02m
1:40AM0.55m
3:51PM1.02m
2:16AM0.51m
4:40PM1.00m
Low Tide
5:37AM0.20m
5:43PM0.40m
6:01AM0.12m
6:49PM0.40m
6:29AM0.06m
7:47PM0.39m
7:01AM-0.00m
8:43PM0.39m
7:36AM-0.04m
9:39PM0.40m
8:13AM-0.05m
10:38PM0.41m
8:53AM-0.04m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
23
24
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
26
25
25
25
24
25
25
21
22
23
21
24
23
21
24
24
23
23
23
23
25
25
23
24
24
24
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.7
N
7
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NNW
17
0.9
NW
15
1.1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
1.6
ENE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
1.7
ENE
8
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
Energy kJ
117
43
135
111
81
41
115
335
496
471
388
244
350
97
81
392
42
39
24
16
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
7
0.6
NNW
11
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.1
SW
16
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.7
NW
12
0.3
NNW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.5
NW
11
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
NNW
14
0.2
NNW
13
0.2
NNW
13
Energy kJ
33
98
3
12
10
16
23
22
22
12
5
5
142
35
9
57
8
9
20
17
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
14
0.4
NW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
NW
19
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
17
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
NNW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
SW
15
0.1
NW
17
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WSW
19
Energy kJ
15
37
10
10
14
21
12
6
11
26
25
42
10
18
8
11
18
8
37
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
91
98
155
176
180
269
300
240
283
341
341
341
481
359
370
529
359
392
341
310
318
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
23
21
23
23
24
23
23
23
23
21
21
21
23
24
23
21
21
21
21
21
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
5
4
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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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