Kuau Pipes Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.93° N 156.38° W

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kuau Pipes sea temperature is
26.0° C

Normal for this time of year

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with NE 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 (Jun 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 21st Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 21st Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 28th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
7
0.6
NE
11
1
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
75
238
288
61
59
137
176
144
145
204
212
210
310
322
358
345
393
364
311
328
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
Wind State
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
7:37PM0.70m
10:40AM0.59m
8:07PM0.63m
11:48AM0.68m
8:41PM0.57m
12:32PM0.75m
9:31PM0.52m
1:08PM0.81m
10:36PM0.49m
1:41PM0.85m
11:35PM0.47m
2:13PM0.88m
00:24AM0.47m
Low Tide
3:13AM0.24m
3:01PM0.53m
3:51AM0.21m
5:34PM0.54m
4:29AM0.18m
7:23PM0.51m
5:07AM0.16m
8:16PM0.47m
5:45AM0.13m
8:47PM0.44m
6:23AM0.10m
9:14PM0.42m
7:01AM0.08m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:08
7:08
7:08
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
 mm
3
2
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
24
25
26
25
26
26
25
25
26
25
25
26
25
26
25
24
25
Feels °C
28
26
25
25
23
27
27
25
26
25
25
24
25
24
23
24
24
25
23
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
7
0.6
NE
11
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
N
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
17
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
9
75
9
9
61
59
70
41
40
21
33
18
18
19
11
10
4
10
10
30
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.1
SW
18
0.3
N
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
20
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
5
10
10
12
8
18
18
32
31
12
12
14
13
6
12
12
10
3
15
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SW
15
0.2
N
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
N
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
10
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
20
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
6
25
5
9
5
10
14
8
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
15
3
3
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
0.5
E
7
1
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
32
23
238
288
42
64
137
176
144
145
204
212
210
310
322
358
345
393
364
311
328
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
21
2
8
23
8
8
21
21
21
21
23
21
23
21
21
21
21
21
23
21
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
8
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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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