Kuau Pipes Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.93° N 156.38° W

Kuau Pipes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kuau Pipes sea temperature is
26.4°C
0.1° 

Kuau Pipes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kuau Pipes surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, NNW swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with NW 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 26th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 26th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 1st Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.5
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
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0.7
NW
18
1
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16
1.3
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15
1.3
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14
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14
1.1
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0.9
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11
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11
1.3
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10
1.1
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9
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9
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9
1.3
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0.6
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22
1.1
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19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
512
353
316
521
714
658
639
437
277
207
169
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245
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201
172
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216
308
811
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
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NNE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
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15
ESE
20
NNE
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10
W
5
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5
N
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NNE
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SW
5
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
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20
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20
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:21PM0.67m
2:46AM0.94m
1:48PM0.62m
3:28AM0.97m
2:14PM0.58m
4:14AM0.96m
2:38PM0.54m
5:07AM0.93m
2:57PM0.50m
6:08AM0.88m
7:21AM0.84m
Low Tide
8:14AM0.33m
7:43PM0.02m
9:01AM0.36m
8:12PM-0.01m
9:51AM0.39m
8:44PM-0.01m
10:49AM0.43m
9:20PM0.01m
12:05PM0.46m
9:59PM0.06m
10:44PM0.13m
11:44PM0.22m
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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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