FAIR 4.5
Pipeline / Backdoor
Oahu (North Shore), USA
Right now
· Swell NNE 1.8m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.9–3.0m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy17kph
ENE · gusts 40kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0021:0009:00
Tides
Today
▲03:00 PM0.2m
▼08:59 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Now0.03m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:00 PM
0.21m
▼
Low Tide
08:59 PM
0.10m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.9–3.6m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell NNE · 2.4m · 8s
Thu, Apr 2
2.3-3.6m
24h
7.9s
2.2-3.4m
03h
7.7s
2.0-3.2m
06h
7.7s
1.9-3.0m
09h
7.7s
1.9-3.0m
12h
7.8s
1.9-3.0m
15h
7.9s
2.0-3.0m
18h
7.8s
2.0-3.1m
21h
7.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 2
14.2
↗
24h
ENE
9.6
↗
03h
ENE
6
↗
06h
ENE
13
↗
09h
NE
19.2
↗
12h
ENE
20
↗
15h
ENE
18.6
↗
18h
ENE
13
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: After 08:59 PM
Not suitable for beginners under any conditions. This is a serious, heavy-water spot that demands advanced skills and ocean knowledge.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Pipeline / Backdoor. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
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