Pipeline surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 22 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
24.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 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 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
12
1.1
NNE
11
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.5
W
13
0.5
NW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
1
NW
13
1
NW
12
1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NW
15
0.6
NW
14
0.7
NW
12
0.9
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
392
286
206
154
87
80
94
219
336
282
278
250
172
137
116
83
75
114
148
318
309
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:32PM0.70m
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
Low Tide
11:55AM0.18m
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
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
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6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
2
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
25
24
24
23
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
20
22
21
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
12
1.1
NNE
11
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.6
NNW
12
1.5
NE
8
1
NW
13
1
NW
12
1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1.2
ENE
8
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
14
0.7
NW
12
0.9
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
Energy kJ
392
286
206
154
87
77
94
289
336
282
278
250
172
154
108
82
49
114
148
318
309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.5
NW
13
0.5
W
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
NW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
15
0.3
SW
12
0.3
NE
10
Energy kJ
358
251
177
87
47
80
69
219
162
176
214
211
153
137
116
83
74
48
84
21
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.4
NE
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
15
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
NE
10
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
121
79
74
70
70
44
70
113
23
18
7
7
23
118
21
18
75
56
36
16
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.8
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.4
NE
8
0.2
ESE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
Energy kJ
39
27
20
26
216
182
262
6
306
257
223
200
146
199
183
149
140
183
220
189
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
2
2
28
24
24
28
24
2
2
2
2
28
2
2
2
2
5
2
2
2
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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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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