Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor over the next 16 days.
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