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Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor Surf Forecast
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Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 23 Dec 2024 HST
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 Monday (Dec 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 11AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor over the next 12 days.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 3859 | 2991 | 2265 | 1276 | 1039 | 635 | 396 | 2217 | 7157 | 13610 | 12194 | 8556 | 5021 | 3962 | 3436 | 2390 | 1952 | 1700 | 1144 | 555 | 406 | 343 | 263 | 290 | 278 | 199 | 897 | 1421 | 1280 | 969 | 865 | 511 | 736 | 528 | 416 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:33AM 0.51 | 7:21AM 0.48 | 12:49AM 0.59 | 1:13AM 0.66 | 1:40AM 0.71 | 2:11AM 0.76 | 2:43AM 0.79 | 11:52AM 0.34 | 3:16AM 0.82 | 12:40PM 0.34 | 3:50AM 0.83 | 1:26PM 0.34 | 4:23AM 0.83 | 2:17PM 0.34 | 4:55AM 0.81 | 3:16PM 0.34 | 5:25AM 0.77 | 4:31PM 0.34 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:57PM 0.19 | 5:41AM 0.47 | 4:22PM 0.16 | 4:50PM 0.13 | 5:22PM 0.09 | 5:56PM 0.06 | 6:32PM 0.02 | 10:41AM 0.34 | 7:08PM -0.00 | 11:03AM 0.33 | 7:44PM -0.02 | 11:28AM 0.33 | 8:20PM -0.01 | 11:56AM 0.32 | 8:56PM 0.01 | 12:26PM 0.31 | 9:32PM 0.07 | 12:55PM 0.28 | 10:09PM 0.15 | |||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 25 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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