Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got on the horizon.
Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off for any decent surf. We’re looking at a long stretch from Monday the 6th right through to early on Monday the 13th where conditions are just poor. The trade winds are blowing hard, mostly from the ENE at 19 to 22 mph, which is cross-offshore but strong enough to mess things up. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft from the SSW, with periods that are generally short to moderate. The combined energy is moderate at best—hitting 456 on Monday morning, but that’s about it. It’s basically a whole lot of nothing.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 13th afternoon and into Tuesday the 14th. The wind starts to ease to a moderate breeze of 12 to 16 mph, and the swell holds around 3 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. It’s still only marginal, but you can feel things stirring. By Wednesday the 15th morning, we get a gentle breeze from the ENE at 9 mph, the swell is 2 ft from the SSW but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 523! That’s a groundswell, and it’s packing some punch. The water temperature is 79°, about average for this time of year.
The standout has to be Wednesday the 15th at Pipeline (Oahu). The conditions finally align: a gentle, almost glassy breeze from the ENE, that long-period groundswell from the SSW at 2 ft but with an 18-second period. This is the kind of swell that will wrap around and unload in the barrel. For a reef like Pipeline, a long period is a dream—clean, powerful lines. Yes, it’s a small size, so it’s not going to be a monster day, but the quality of the wave will be through the roof. Crowds here are often present, but on a Wednesday morning with this size, you might get a few sets to yourself. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window.
After Wednesday the 15th, it fades again. Thursday the 16th is still marginal, but the wind picks back up, and by Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, we’re back into poor conditions with fresh breezes and small swells. The Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th look completely flat with weak energy.
So, don’t expect much until the middle of next week. Wednesday the 15th is your best shot at something special. Keep an eye on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 446 | 408 | 376 | 350 | 341 | 258 | 247 | 187 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 45 | 110 | 184 | 221 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 353 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:18PM0.58m | 10:08AM0.48m | 6:26PM0.53m | 11:28AM0.58m | 12:18PM0.67m | 1:02PM0.76m | 1:44PM0.82m | 2:25PM0.87m | 00:05AM0.33m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:26AM0.37m | 2:08AM0.18m | 1:15PM0.46m | 2:47AM0.14m | 3:33AM0.10m | 4:25AM0.05m | 5:19AM0.01m | 6:11AM-0.03m | 10:15PM0.32m | ||||||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 446 | 408 | 376 | 350 | 341 | 258 | 247 | 187 | 168 | 112 | 110 | 76 | 70 | 69 | 184 | 221 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 353 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NW 8 | S 9 | S 18 | W 15 | S 16 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 45 | 110 | 40 | 43 | 44 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 20 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 11 | N 11 | SE 8 | — | W 14 | SE 8 | S 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 15 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 55 | 63 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 584 | 517 | 546 | 632 | 522 | 475 | 498 | 456 | 390 | 417 | 417 | 417 | 405 | 462 | 522 | 429 | 406 | 359 | 515 | 527 | 501 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 165 | 166 | 24 | 165 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pipeline provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pipeline can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pipeline 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 (Pipeline) 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 Pipeline 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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