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Pipeline Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Oahu (122 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Pipeline surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.9° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 2PM. 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 94 | 197 | 365 | 324 | 606 | 408 | 268 | 208 | 463 | 431 | 382 | 249 | 138 | 117 | 96 | 75 | 138 | 118 | 114 | 111 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:22PM 0.62 | 11:06PM 0.64 | 11:31AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:23PM 0.24 | 7:23AM 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | |
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Rain (mm) | 16 | 10 | 8 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | |
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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.
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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