Kuau Pipes surf break

Kuau Pipes surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 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
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuau Pipes this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kuau Pipes in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 21st May)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
521
647
632
755
860
775
698
587
587
667
667
581
554
488
412
467
497
436
330
271
Wind (km/h)
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
30
E
25
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-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:32AM0.44m
6:28PM0.91m
4:36AM0.41m
7:24PM0.85m
6:53AM0.39m
8:20PM0.80m
9:36AM0.44m
9:10PM0.74m
11:11AM0.54m
9:54PM0.69m
12:04PM0.64m
10:33PM0.64m
12:43PM0.73m
Low Tide
1:01AM0.42m
10:19AM0.08m
2:29AM0.40m
11:09AM0.17m
3:34AM0.36m
12:11PM0.28m
4:12AM0.31m
1:45PM0.38m
4:41AM0.26m
3:42PM0.44m
5:07AM0.22m
5:20PM0.47m
5:31AM0.18m
6:33PM0.46m
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
1
1
2
1
3
1
Temp °C
24
24
25
23
24
25
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
22
23
21
21
22
20
20
20
20
21
20
21
21
21
21
22
21
21
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
16
0.6
NNW
14
0.6
NNW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
78
69
73
44
20
19
9
26
29
46
43
98
133
111
118
91
59
42
29
25
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
13
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
17
0.3
NNW
17
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
19
0.1
N
21
0.3
NW
19
Energy kJ
17
25
10
10
3
9
9
13
4
12
58
26
25
15
4
4
15
9
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
N
20
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
10
10
7
10
5
4
4
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
367
521
647
632
755
860
775
698
587
587
667
667
581
554
488
412
467
497
436
330
271
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
21
23
23
23
23
143
23
23
143
21
23
24
21
23
23
21
21
23
21
21
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
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.

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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