Kuau Pipes surf break

Kuau Pipes surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 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
25.1° 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
388
308
377
439
477
515
270
277
401
270
310
264
273
284
284
366
424
492
492
480
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
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
00:30AM0.63m
2:20PM0.97m
1:05AM0.59m
3:04PM1.02m
1:40AM0.55m
3:51PM1.02m
2:16AM0.51m
4:40PM1.00m
2:52AM0.48m
5:33PM0.96m
3:32AM0.44m
6:28PM0.91m
4:36AM0.41m
7:24PM0.85m
Low Tide
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
11:43PM0.42m
9:35AM0.01m
1:01AM0.42m
10:19AM0.08m
2:29AM0.40m
11:09AM0.17m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
23
25
24
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
23
24
25
23
24
24
22
24
23
24
26
26
27
26
26
25
25
25
24
24
23
22
23
24
22
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
1.3
ENE
8
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
Energy kJ
471
388
212
273
322
318
341
51
39
240
16
27
37
60
41
78
51
42
34
19
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
WSW
16
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.1
SW
15
0.2
NNW
18
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
14
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
NNW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
12
12
25
142
97
79
75
8
30
23
32
8
7
31
29
10
25
15
3
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
17
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNW
15
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
NNW
19
0.1
SW
15
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WSW
19
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
11
26
5
21
18
9
8
35
9
24
37
37
9
8
12
10
10
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
280
265
308
377
439
477
515
270
277
401
270
310
264
273
284
284
366
424
492
492
480
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
21
32
8
8
8
8
8
8
21
21
21
21
21
23
23
21
23
23
23
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
8
5
2
4
4
3
4
3
1
4
1
1
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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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