Pipeline surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 07 Mar 2026 HST
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Pipeline surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pipeline sea temperature is
24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline this week:

The surf forecast for Pipeline over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 14th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
SSW
0.5
WNW
2.1
SSW
1.8
WSW
2
SW
1.6
SW
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1212121111111818161514131279781212128
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)144142137103123738212022618811099824064884182742511711271299
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:41PM
0.58
3:25AM
0.47
6:44PM
0.56
2:05AM
0.46
8:40PM
0.55
10:58PM
0.58
11:51PM
0.62
12:24AM
0.66
11:08AM
0.29
12:50AM
0.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:23AM
0.14
11:24PM
0.41
10:41AM
0.15
1:03AM
0.46
11:03AM
0.16
11:33AM
0.18
12:36PM
0.20
3:13PM
0.20
8:57AM
0.28
4:44PM
0.18
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--
Sunset-6:37--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:39-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------41110841--523221
Temp. °C232423242423232423242524212223262724242324
Feels °C (?)212221222221222424242424212122252624222121
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Information about the Pipeline Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pipeline provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

Pipeline is 19 km (12 miles) from Wahiawa. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wahiawa. Wahiawa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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