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Level 9/10

Off The Wall

North Shore, USA
🪸Sharp reef⚠️Shallow👥Crowded👊Localism

Off The Wall is Pipeline's equally terrifying next-door neighbor—a world-class barrel breaking over an even shallower reef that would be famous anywhere else on Earth but lives forever in the shadow of its iconic sibling. The wave produces the same thick, dredging barrels as Pipe, often with more size and an even more critical takeoff. The shallow cave-like reef below has claimed countless surfers and boards, and the heavy local crew expects the same respect as the Pipeline lineup. When Pipe is maxed out, OTW is often the call for those seeking the ultimate North Shore barrel.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NW (315°)
Direction range
290° - 340°
Size range
1m - 3.5m
Ideal period
16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ESE (120°)
Offshore range
90° - 160°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low to mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.2m
Danger below
0.2m

Water temp

25°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

9/10

Crowd level

8/10

Access: Beach access from Kam Highway.

Getting There

Airport
HNL
Drive time
55 min

Nearby Buoy

Forecasts are validated against real-time buoy data.

51101 (NOAA)

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Secondary: Mar, Oct

November-February. Right next to Pipeline.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by Hawaii surf community