United States › Honolulu County › Pipeline
Live conditions
Local time
12:11pm
Swell
1ft
14s
Onshore wind
On
5mph
12mph
Falling tide
Low
12:34am
Weather
22°C
22°C
2mm wetsuit
Boots
Gloves
Hood
Nearest spots
10 day surf forecast
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1ft 12s | 1ft 11s | On 2mph 2mph | 1ft 11s |  18°C |
 | 1ft 11s | 1ft 11s | On 2mph 4mph | 1ft 11s |  20°C |
 | 1ft 11s | 1ft 11s | On 5mph 8mph | 1ft 11s | 26°C |
 | 1ft 11s | 1ft 11s | On 6mph 8mph | 1ft 11s | 27°C |
 | 1ft 11s | 1ft 11s | On 4mph 6mph | 1ft 11s | 24°C |
 | 1ft 12s | 1ft 10s | On 3mph 5mph | 1ft 10s |  21°C 0.1mm/h |
 | 1ft 12s | 1ft 10s | On 4mph 7mph | 1ft 10s | 21°C 0.25mm/h |
 | 1ft 13s | 1ft 11s | On 5mph 11mph | 1ft 11s | 21°C 0.13mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 11s | 2-3ft 14s | Cross 11mph 12mph | 2-3ft 14s | 26°C |
| 1ft 13s | 1-2ft 11s | Cross 7mph 8mph | 1-2ft 11s | 24°C |
| 1ft 13s | 1-2ft 7s | Cross 3mph 4mph | 1-2ft 7s | 21°C 0.4mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 14s | 1ft 15s | Cross 8mph 18mph | 1ft 15s | 20°C 0.49mm/h |
| 1ft 12s | 1ft 16s | Cross 7mph 18mph | 1ft 16s | 20°C 0.2mm/h |
| 1ft 13s | 1-2ft 14s | Cross 5mph 10mph | 1-2ft 14s |  20°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 13s | 3ft 7s | Cross 2mph 3mph | 3ft 7s | 24°C 0.51mm/h |
| 1ft 13s | 3ft 7s | Cross 2mph 2mph | 3ft 7s | 23°C 0.3mm/h |
| 1ft 14s | 2ft 9s | Cross 2mph 3mph | 2ft 9s | 21°C 0.07mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 11s | 1ft 14s | Cross 7mph 9mph | 1ft 14s | 25°C |
| 1ft 12s | 1ft 13s | Cross 7mph 11mph | 1ft 13s | 23°C |
| 1ft 14s | 1ft 11s | Cross 5mph 10mph | 1ft 11s |  21°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 10s | 1ft 14s | Cross 10mph 15mph | 1ft 14s | 24°C |
| 1ft 14s | 1ft 15s | Off 10mph 18mph | 1ft 15s | 23°C 0.08mm/h |
| 1ft 14s | 1-2ft 15s | Cross 11mph 20mph | 1-2ft 15s | 22°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4ft 13s | 1ft 13s | Cross 15mph 24mph | 1ft 13s | 24°C |
| 3-4ft 13s | 1ft 13s | Cross 14mph 23mph | 1ft 13s | 22°C 0.06mm/h |
| 0-2ft 15s | 1ft 13s | Cross 13mph 23mph | 1ft 13s | 21°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 1ft 15s | Cross 12mph 18mph | 1ft 15s | 24°C 0.07mm/h |
| 0-1ft 14s | 1ft 16s | Off 10mph 18mph | 1ft 16s | 22°C 0.05mm/h |
| 1ft 13s | 1ft 17s | Cross 8mph 17mph | 1ft 17s | 21°C 0.12mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 0-1ft 14s | Cross 11mph 17mph | 0-1ft 14s | 24°C |
| Flat | 2ft 16s | Cross 11mph 18mph | 2ft 16s | 23°C 0.1mm/h |
| Flat | 2-3ft 16s | Cross 11mph 20mph | 2-3ft 16s | 22°C 0.17mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Off 14mph 26mph | Flat | 22°C 0.34mm/h |
Historical data
Location guide
Pipeline, located on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii, is arguably the most famous and definitely one of the most challenging surfing spots in the United States. It’s comprised of several surf breaks that are split into two major parts: Pipeline and Backdoor. Pipeline is a left-hand reef break and likened to a surfer's paradise while presenting professional surfers with unique challenges to conquer. The area is notorious for large, hollow, thick waves that form as a result of the spot's shallow, flat, and expansive reef. The bottom of Pipeline consists of a lava slab floor, which helps in creating these magnificent waves. The surf conditions can peak anywhere between December and February, where wave heights easily reach 20 feet. On the other hand, Backdoor is a right-hand reef break which, unlike its counterpart, provides surfers with a contrasting experience. The same powerful ocean swells are just as breathtaking, though the wave formations are known to be quite different — offering a range of riding possibilities. It shares the same reef as Pipeline, although the rideable sections vary, offering surfers an intense and rewarding surfing experience. However, the brilliance of surfing at Pipeline comes with great risk. The breaks are categorized as some of the most dangerous in the world due to the massive waves crashing over the shallow reef and the surfer traffic. The heavy swells break rapidly and violently on a reef barely inches below the water's surface, causing raging underwater currents. This makes timing and positioning vital for surfers to catch the right wave. Pipeline requires due respect, skill, and experience from those who dare to paddle out. Yet, it's the combination of these thrilling conditions, the large waves, and the mesmerizing crystal-clear Hawaiian water that make the conditions at Pipeline for surfing legendary.
