Pipeline Surf Report & Surfability Score

KSL Surfability Score (1-10)

KSL Surf Intelligence

Fair

KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)

Swell

2.8

Stable window

Wind

6.4

Tide

4.3

Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Mar 20, 2026 at 7:05 PM HST

At Pipeline, waves measure about 7 feet with a solid 13-second period coming from the SSW, providing punchy sets though the swell direction is outside the spot's ideal range. Winds are light from the south at 5 to 12 mph, generally creating good conditions with a light offshore effect for cleaner waves. The tide is currently dropping around 0.8 feet and approaching low tide near 0.12 feet, which may slightly limit wave quality. Water temperature is warm at approximately 76.6°F, and the weather includes showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain possible, so be cautious of conditions onshore.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

Waves near 7 ft at 13s period from SSW with light southerly winds, dropping tide around 0.8 ft, water temp about 76.6°F, showers and thunderstorms in the area.

Pipeline Local Weather

Showers And Thunderstorms, 70°F • Wind S 5 to 12 mph

Pipeline Surf Outlook

The swell is building toward ideal size with improving period but remains outside the preferred direction window, so surf quality may remain moderate. Light offshore winds aid clean wave faces despite unsettled weather, but the dropping tide could reduce peak rideability. Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain pose a safety concern and may affect overall enjoyment.

Pipeline Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 2.8/10 reflects solid size.

Swell Detail: Approximately 7.2 ft with an interval of 13 seconds with Very Heavy engery (~2015 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (202°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A lower tide score of 4.3/10 suggests marginal conditions, where tide height may limit consistency or wave quality.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 0.8 ft, sitting below the preferred range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: ↘ Fading: Tide quality may weaken slightly.

Next Tide: Low at 9:54 PM (0.1 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 6.4/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.

Wind Direction & Speed: S @ 5 to 12 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.

Report & Trend Confidence

high

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