Kuau Pipes surf break

Kuau Pipes surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 27 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)

Kuau Pipes surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, NW swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 (May 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
1.4
ENE
7
0.8
NW
12
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1
E
8
1
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
N
13
0.8
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
360
322
246
187
181
169
148
178
197
147
181
90
63
90
62
115
114
51
86
189
161
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
20
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
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:17PM0.81m
11:42PM0.57m
1:48PM0.86m
00:14AM0.54m
2:19PM0.89m
00:46AM0.52m
2:51PM0.91m
1:16AM0.50m
3:25PM0.91m
1:45AM0.49m
4:01PM0.90m
2:13AM0.48m
4:37PM0.88m
2:42AM0.47m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.45m
6:20AM0.11m
8:17PM0.43m
6:47AM0.09m
8:58PM0.42m
7:16AM0.07m
9:36PM0.41m
7:47AM0.06m
10:14PM0.42m
8:18AM0.06m
10:54PM0.42m
8:50AM0.07m
11:38PM0.43m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
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7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
22
22
21
24
22
22
23
23
23
24
24
24
26
27
25
26
26
25
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
1.4
ENE
7
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.7
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
Energy kJ
360
322
196
187
175
169
130
87
58
64
56
43
63
63
61
50
47
51
81
189
161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
N
13
0.8
NW
13
0.3
N
11
0.5
N
12
0.6
N
13
0.5
N
11
0.6
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
10
0.5
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
N
11
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
N
13
0.3
SW
19
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
8
12
246
21
73
123
57
77
57
29
18
55
29
28
58
11
11
27
86
57
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
13
0.1
SW
16
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
NNE
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
4
8
52
33
10
5
32
32
12
27
26
16
25
21
20
13
49
5
26
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1
E
8
1
ENE
7
0.6
NE
6
1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
6
Energy kJ
226
256
127
151
181
153
148
178
197
147
181
90
60
90
62
115
114
27
93
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
Distance (km)
21
23
21
23
21
21
21
21
21
8
8
0
0
0
8
0
21
0
21
23
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
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.

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