The Wave
When Backdoor fires it usually needs a shorter-to-mid period NW-NNW swell and relatively light E-ENE trades.
Mid tide or a rising mid-tide window typically produces the most open, makeable rights.
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Backdoor (Pipeline, Ehukai)
Pipeline’s infamous right-hand counterpart, Backdoor delivers fast, square barrels over razor reef and is central to North Shore contest culture and heavy-water progression. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Backdoor (Pipeline, Ehukai) in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelExpert
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 6 s
- Wind E 19 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.4 ftrising
- High1.0 ft
- Low0.2 ft
- High1.6 ft
- Low0.2 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Sharp, shallow reef and tight takeoff windows create extreme consequence - wipeouts here commonly finish on rock and can trap riders between Pipeline peaks.
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