
Surf Forecasts:
Kuau Pipes surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Kuau Pipes in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Wednesday 11 Nov, 8PM (local time) – 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, NNW swell with 8,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Kuau Pipes before Sunday 22 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 11ft (3.5m), 17s on Wednesday 11 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuau Pipes this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kuau Pipes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuau Pipes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | ENE 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | N 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1126 | 921 | 669 | 555 | 463 | 894 | 843 | 800 | 633 | 386 | 346 | 1299 | 1127 | 888 | 630 | 1435 | 6840 | 6348 | 3728 | 2680 | 905 | |
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 | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:16PM0.66m | 1:43AM0.86m | 12:43PM0.62m | 2:15AM0.90m | 1:08PM0.58m | 2:46AM0.92m | 1:31PM0.55m | 3:19AM0.92m | 1:54PM0.53m | 3:53AM0.90m | 2:14PM0.51m | 4:30AM0.87m | 2:30PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.10m | 7:53AM0.38m | 7:05PM0.07m | 8:35AM0.38m | 7:29PM0.05m | 9:14AM0.39m | 7:54PM0.05m | 9:54AM0.40m | 8:21PM0.06m | 10:35AM0.42m | 8:48PM0.07m | 11:23AM0.44m | 9:17PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | N 13 |
1126 | 921 | 669 | 555 | 458 | 894 | 843 | 800 | 633 | 386 | 346 | 1299 | 1127 | 888 | 630 | 1435 | 6840 | 6348 | 3728 | 2680 | 905 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | W 21 | NNE 14 | NNW 15 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 14 |
10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 7 | — | — | 9 | 40 | 331 | 55 | 117 | 95 | 29 | 496 | — | — | — | — | 825 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | W 20 | NNE 13 | NNE 16 | NW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 60 | 24 | 125 | 10 | 9 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 |
705 | 639 | 540 | 530 | 463 | 355 | 359 | 302 | 301 | 247 | 232 | 201 | 145 | 147 | 144 | 126 | 90 | 113 | 108 | 116 | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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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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