Kuau Pipes surf break

Kuau Pipes surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 10 Apr 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
24.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 10th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 11th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.9
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)78812111010101111111010101111107777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1501338923229719615416030329725417796775711061103838347
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
5
SW
10
ENE
5
S
5
E
20
NW
10
NW
5
SE
5
NE
5
N
5
NNW
5
N
5
NNE
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
ononglasscrosscross-
on
glassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:56PM
0.75
11:02AM
0.40
11:31PM
0.77
11:53AM
0.49
12:00AM
0.79
12:33PM
0.60
12:28AM
0.79
1:10PM
0.70
12:54AM
0.78
1:48PM
0.80
1:21AM
0.74
2:27PM
0.89
1:48AM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43PM
0.30
6:56AM
0.35
3:54PM
0.31
6:40AM
0.31
5:08PM
0.30
6:46AM
0.25
6:05PM
0.28
7:00AM
0.19
6:55PM
0.28
7:20AM
0.12
7:43PM
0.29
7:43AM
0.06
8:31PM
0.31
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-6:42--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:44--6:44--6:44-
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thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1551-22991--112121---
Temp. °C242424262625252322242424252524242423242423
Feels °C (?)262526293029282725272727282828272624252524
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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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