Pipeline Surf Forecast, Oahu
Oahu
Current Conditions
PoorDaily Forecast
3 of 5 daysA slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate ENE wind around 9mph.
Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and fair.
18s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Pipeline Surf Spot Guide
Pipeline is a legendary reef break on Oahu's North Shore that produces some of the world's most powerful and hollow barrels. The wave stands up steeply on a shallow reef with a sharp take-off zone, creating intense hollow tubes that demand expert technique and split-second timing. This iconic spot is best in winter when North Pacific swells arrive with consistency, though it can turn dangerously shallow and fast during larger swells.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.