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)
"Check the surf reports if you're in Hawaii."(2 Tips)
"Just some very big waves"(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.Upvote11DownvoteUpvoted Feb 13
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.
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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 beginnersUpvote10Downvote- 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!UpvoteDownvote
Marcy MaxwellSeptember 9, 2015Stayed in a beach house right on the Pipeline. It was beautiful and peaceful. Watching surfing all day long.
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Stacy Bo BacyMarch 5, 2021Pick a good spot with your friends and watch some of the best surfers in the world crush some waves.
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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...Upvote1Downvote
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!Upvote2Downvote- 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!UpvoteDownvote
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 areaUpvoteDownvote
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.Upvote3Downvote
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!Upvote2Downvote
Heather RodriguezJune 18, 2021Famous to sit and watch. Collect pukka shells here too! Love it.UpvoteDownvote
Keith KaplanJanuary 13, 2016Best waves on Oahu. It's worth the trip up here if you're staying on the south shore.UpvoteDownvote
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.UpvoteDownvote
Sergio CordovaDecember 3, 2015Definitely the place to be for surfers looking to catch some action.
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Karina LopesSeptember 27, 2015The spot for surfing, but in the summer there weren't many wavesUpvote1Downvote
Jan RosenbergNovember 2, 2015Late November early December is the right time to see the killer waves.
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CarmenMarch 8, 2015I would check wave height onUpvoteDownvote
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.Upvote2Downvote
NOWNESS .comAugust 30, 2011OAHU: Best place to watch pros battle 25-foot waves Read moreUpvote1Downvote- Best on a NNW swell at 6-10 feet. Experience surfers only.Upvote3Downvote
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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...(Show more)
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- 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
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- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
(855) 226-0241
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Britney Teper - 8.2
"Section of one of the best beaches of Oahu with good facilities: multiple parking spots, showers, restrooms. You can walk on the beach to Banzai and head into the water in the surf spot you like most."
Carmen - 9.1
"Perfect for a beach day! Shore breaks, cliff jumping and climbing. All located in a scenic bay with beautiful view."
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