Surf Forecasts:
Kuau Pipes surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, E swell with 2,092 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuau Pipes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the E by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
261 | 394 | 522 | 1031 | 1789 | 1944 | 1783 | 1610 | 1221 | 548 | 385 | 268 | 231 | 167 | 181 | 181 | 146 | 137 | 173 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 3:29PM0.95m | 3:22AM0.64m | 3:53PM0.89m | 4:08AM0.67m | 4:14PM0.81m | 4:55AM0.67m | 4:29PM0.74m | 5:46AM0.67m | 4:38PM0.67m | 6:50AM0.65m | 4:30PM0.61m | 8:31AM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:57PM0.24m | 9:15AM0.15m | 10:21PM0.22m | 9:53AM0.24m | 10:45PM0.20m | 10:30AM0.34m | 11:10PM0.19m | 11:09AM0.43m | 11:35PM0.20m | 11:55AM0.52m | 00:05AM0.21m | 00:47AM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 13 | ENE 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | E 9 | WSW 17 | W 11 | WNW 12 | NNE 7 | W 12 | WSW 16 |
7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 803 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 28 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 9 | W 12 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 18 | NNE 8 | W 12 | WSW 16 | W 11 |
11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 17 | S 14 | W 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 18 | NW 12 | N 7 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | W 10 | NW 10 |
11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
261 | 394 | 522 | 1031 | 1789 | 1944 | 1783 | 1610 | 1221 | 548 | 385 | 268 | 231 | 167 | 181 | 181 | 146 | 137 | 173 | 138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 357 | 21 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 0 |
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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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