
Surf Forecasts:
Kuau Pipes surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 17s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuau Pipes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
311 | 630 | 566 | 392 | 392 | 374 | 383 | 448 | 459 | 402 | 459 | 422 | 448 | 455 | 466 | 530 | 641 | 589 | 589 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 7:17AM0.67m | 9:41AM0.67m | 11:12AM0.71m | 11:51AM0.75m | 11:04PM0.40m | 12:19PM0.79m | 11:54PM0.47m | 12:43PM0.82m | 00:31AM0.54m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52PM0.19m | 11:25PM0.23m | 00:27AM0.27m | 3:02AM0.29m | 7:44PM0.37m | 4:37AM0.26m | 7:23PM0.34m | 5:32AM0.23m | 7:25PM0.31m | ||||||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 14 | N 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
77 | 51 | 66 | 77 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 75 | 109 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | SW 15 | NW 10 | N 9 | W 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
4 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 12 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 |
311 | 630 | 566 | 392 | 392 | 374 | 383 | 448 | 459 | 402 | 459 | 422 | 448 | 455 | 466 | 530 | 641 | 589 | 589 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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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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