Pipeline surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
10
1
NNE
9
0.5
NW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
1
NW
13
1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
NW
13
0.8
NW
13
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
161
80
94
219
336
282
278
223
172
118
114
84
74
113
190
463
412
410
466
504
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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
9:42PM0.68m
10:37AM0.28m
10:36PM0.66m
11:50AM0.37m
11:16PM0.64m
12:32PM0.46m
11:48PM0.60m
1:08PM0.54m
00:14AM0.56m
1:40PM0.62m
00:36AM0.52m
2:11PM0.68m
00:56AM0.48m
2:42PM0.72m
Low Tide
6:37AM0.24m
2:08PM0.25m
6:21AM0.22m
4:11PM0.29m
6:26AM0.19m
5:34PM0.31m
6:37AM0.16m
6:38PM0.32m
6:50AM0.13m
7:32PM0.33m
7:05AM0.10m
8:23PM0.33m
7:22AM0.08m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
25
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
22
22
23
21
22
22
22
23
24
22
23
23
21
23
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
10
1
NNE
9
0.5
W
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
1
NW
13
1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
1.3
ENE
7
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
13
0.8
NW
13
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
13
Energy kJ
154
161
77
94
219
336
282
278
223
172
117
110
177
50
113
190
463
412
410
466
504
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
W
13
0.5
NW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
SW
12
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
S
16
Energy kJ
87
87
80
69
113
162
176
214
211
153
118
114
69
74
48
88
33
14
21
28
81
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NNW
15
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
11
0.2
S
18
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
70
47
44
84
40
23
20
7
7
24
22
21
84
74
23
36
18
19
25
18
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
5
0.5
E
5
1.1
NE
9
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
35
12
202
306
333
277
264
229
210
215
213
193
157
107
173
158
137
129
158
158
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
24
2
28
29
24
30
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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 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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