Kuau Pipes Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.93° N 156.38° W

Kuau Pipes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kuau Pipes sea temperature is
26.1°C
0.1° 

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 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 25 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 27 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, N swell with 4,032 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 25 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Nov 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kuau Pipes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 25th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 25th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 27th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
15
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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16
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12
1.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1572
1763
913
1070
930
726
603
631
463
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560
547
497
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574
566
614
660
547
Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:44AM0.74m
7:31PM0.38m
8:37AM0.72m
10:31PM0.45m
9:24AM0.70m
11:27PM0.56m
10:07AM0.68m
00:06AM0.67m
10:47AM0.66m
00:43AM0.79m
11:25AM0.63m
1:21AM0.89m
Low Tide
10:53PM0.27m
4:57PM0.37m
11:54PM0.34m
4:41PM0.32m
2:06AM0.42m
4:53PM0.27m
4:08AM0.45m
5:12PM0.20m
5:33AM0.44m
5:36PM0.13m
6:39AM0.43m
6:05PM0.07m
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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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