Kuau Pipes surf break

Kuau Pipes surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 20 Feb 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
24.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuau Pipes this week:

The surf forecast for Kuau Pipes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kuau Pipes in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 21st Feb)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 23rd Feb)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 24th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuau Pipes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
4
5
5
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
E
2.3
ENE
2
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
1
E
1
E
1.1
NE
0.8
N
1.5
N
3
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
3
NNE
1.8
N
1.8
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)999999998161615141413131212131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6859046784413882391551461363471117325228952410266711031009560692816567
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
25
E
20
E
10
E
10
E
0
SE
5
NW
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassononglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
0.72
4:22AM
0.75
5:43PM
0.72
4:35AM
0.68
6:56PM
0.71
4:36AM
0.61
8:51PM
0.71
11:01PM
0.76
12:07AM
0.83
9:39AM
0.40
12:51AM
0.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32AM
0.16
10:30PM
0.33
11:00AM
0.14
11:15PM
0.43
11:32AM
0.14
12:21AM
0.53
12:14PM
0.15
1:18PM
0.18
3:04PM
0.19
9:04AM
0.40
4:45PM
0.16
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-6:25--6:25--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
----43-23121-14------
Temp. °C232322232322232322222221222221212120222220
Feels °C (?)202021242324242424232321222219191918202018
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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 12 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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