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Kuau Pipes surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.3° 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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11AM. 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuau Pipes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 345 | 500 | 644 | 608 | 492 | 481 | 502 | 328 | 294 | 328 | 187 | 267 | 236 | 176 | 234 | 772 | 605 | 712 | 942 | 1484 | 1977 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:33PM 0.77 | 10:23PM 0.79 | 11:29PM 0.82 | 11:13AM 0.41 | 12:12AM 0.84 | 12:14PM 0.50 | 12:46AM 0.85 | 12:57PM 0.59 | 1:13AM 0.83 | 1:34PM 0.68 | 1:37AM 0.81 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:37PM 0.20 | 2:46PM 0.25 | 7:17AM 0.34 | 4:37PM 0.24 | 7:15AM 0.30 | 5:46PM 0.23 | 7:26AM 0.26 | 6:38PM 0.22 | 7:41AM 0.22 | 7:22PM 0.23 | 7:58AM 0.17 | ||||||||||||
Tue 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | ||
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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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