Banzai Pipeline
Surf Spot
North Shore, Hale‘iwa
"Best on a NNW swell at 6-10 feet."(3 Tips)
"Amazing waves, great place to watch the pros"(2 Tips)
"Just some very big waves"(2 Tips)
"Quiet in summer, great swimming."(2 Tips)
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Andy DavidsonJanuary 23, 2015Amazing place for photography! Bring a long lens and a lot of time to sit and watch tens of amazing surfers. Google the wave height to make sure it's a good day before driving from Honolulu.
Damian BayonaFebruary 20, 2018Grab a chair and watch some choice waves at the world famous banzai pipeline. Always entertaining. Expect a crowd and photographers sprinkled throughout.
Upvoted Feb 6
Britney TeperFebruary 26, 2015This spot is amazing, you will see the best surfers in the world here. Don't be fooled by a lower looking surf day either, this spot is NOT for beginners- Justin MartinNovember 16, 2021Surfing my whole life in Charleston SC, I thought I could take on 15 ft swells. Luckily the lifeguards knew better. The power really humbles you. If you like the beach & big waves, take a look!
Marcy MaxwellSeptember 9, 2015Stayed in a beach house right on the Pipeline. It was beautiful and peaceful. Watching surfing all day long.
Stacy Bo BacyMarch 5, 2021Pick a good spot with your friends and watch some of the best surfers in the world crush some waves.
Jung-Ah YumMarch 11, 2020check out for upcoming competitions, we stumbled upon a boogie board competition. If not, also amazing just watch these crazy pipeline waves...
Christoffer EngströmAugust 26, 2014Even if you ain't good enough to surf, the break is close to the beach and makes it a perfect spot to watching!
Degree MenOctober 26, 2011Made of 3 reefs in increasingly deep water, no matter the swell size, the reef churns out deadly powerful and heavy waves over a jagged coral reef. It is home to the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
Keith KaplanJanuary 13, 2016Best waves on Oahu. It's worth the trip up here if you're staying on the south shore.
RCJanuary 19, 2017Check the surf reports if you're in Hawaii. We took a last minute trip to see the 20-25 footers and caught a contest. It was worth it!
Olga DinizMarch 22, 2013Great beach to watch the surfers. Amazing waves and beautiful sunset!/ ótima praia para ver os surfistas. Ondas gigantes e um pôr-do-sol maravilhoso!
Tara ThelenMarch 17, 2015I was in awe of how awesome the surfers are here. You're making it look easy. Someday, this Nebraskan girl is going to learn.
Jessica LiuOctober 26, 2017Watch some dare devils surf and boogie board. If you want to get in the water but don't want to die, there's a nice wading area
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014Front row for watching the pro contests and punishing waves. Read more
Jan RosenbergNovember 2, 2015Late November early December is the right time to see the killer waves.
CarmenMarch 8, 2015I would check wave height on
Not for the amateur weekend warrior surfer or for that matter even a "good" surfer. This wave is for the elite, not only because waves power but also they dont like kooks, too dangerous to play here.
- Best on a NNW swell at 6-10 feet. Experience surfers only.
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Banzai Pipeline
O'ahu's North Shore (Kamehameha Hwy/Ehukai Beach Park)
Hale‘iwa, HI 96712
United States
Hale‘iwa, HI 96712
United States
The North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii has undoubtedly one of the heaviest and most deadly waves in the world named Pipeline. Now you can wear a piece of Aloha year-round inspired by the famous Pipeline surf break
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