Kuau Pipes Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.93° N 156.38° W

Kuau Pipes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kuau Pipes sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.4° 

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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, N swell with 3,005 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 1st Nov)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 1st Nov)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 2nd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
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1.7
NNW
18
1.9
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16
1.9
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15
2.5
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14
1.7
NNW
14
1.6
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13
1.4
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1.3
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12
1.9
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20
2.2
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17
2.1
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16
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1.7
NNW
14
1.8
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15
1.6
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14
1.4
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1.7
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1901
1900
1743
1358
3005
1064
824
669
485
352
326
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2900
2343
1786
1261
1374
999
669
1206
688
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:39AM0.81m
8:49PM0.38m
9:45AM0.79m
10:56PM0.47m
10:35AM0.76m
11:53PM0.59m
11:14AM0.73m
00:35AM0.70m
11:47AM0.70m
1:10AM0.79m
12:16PM0.66m
1:43AM0.86m
12:43PM0.62m
2:15AM0.90m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.35m
1:32AM0.31m
5:24PM0.30m
3:37AM0.36m
5:41PM0.24m
5:07AM0.38m
6:01PM0.19m
6:12AM0.38m
6:21PM0.14m
7:06AM0.38m
6:43PM0.10m
7:53AM0.38m
7:05PM0.07m
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Temp °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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