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Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor surf break

Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 22 Nov 2024 HST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor this week:

The surf forecast for Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 29) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 22nd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 29th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 29th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
0.7
NW
2.1
NW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.8
NNW
Period(s) (?)121211141313121212121514131212111212111916141413131312121312111111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)472464351402623865799748666551566612744520435298644633437365218522162035158412281006656450356258229176170161157122
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
ESE
5
NE
10
NE
5
E
5
NE
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
N
5
NNE
5
NE
5
N
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
WSW
10
W
5
W
5
W
0
WNW
5
NNW
10
SE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossglassglasscrossglasscrosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:13AM
0.59
12:13AM
0.40
9:50AM
0.56
12:30AM
0.48
10:22AM
0.52
12:52AM
0.56
10:50AM
0.48
1:17AM
0.63
11:16AM
0.45
1:44AM
0.69
11:41AM
0.41
2:14AM
0.74
12:04PM
0.39
2:46AM
0.77
12:24PM
0.37
3:20AM
0.78
12:38PM
0.36
3:57AM
0.79
4:37AM
0.78
5:19AM
0.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:26PM
0.24
5:19PM
0.22
3:07AM
0.38
5:24PM
0.19
5:07AM
0.40
5:34PM
0.16
6:29AM
0.40
5:48PM
0.13
7:32AM
0.39
6:06PM
0.10
8:26AM
0.37
6:27PM
0.07
9:15AM
0.36
6:52PM
0.04
10:04AM
0.35
7:19PM
0.02
10:58AM
0.35
7:49PM
0.01
8:20PM
0.01
8:53PM
0.02
Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56
Sunset5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:49--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252324242224252324242324242324252224252325252424252424242425262425252325
Feels °C (?)252426252325262426252526262425262225272424242324242526252727282728282626

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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  • Wind Speed (km/h)
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Information about the Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor 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 (Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor) 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 Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor 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.

Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor is 17 km (11 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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