Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, NW swell with 1,140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor this week:
The surf forecast for Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor over the next 16 days.
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