Reef BreakExpertwinter

Pipeline

The most famous wave on Earth. Perfectly hollow left-breaking barrel over shallow reef. Extremely powerful and dangerous. Winter months only.

Left reef break — the most famous wave in the world

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NW

Swell Size

4–15 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (S)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Oahu

Region

North Shore

Coordinates

21.6651, -158.0530

NOAA Buoy

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