Rockpile
Rockpile sits between Log Cabins and Off The Wall, offering a mighty left that rolls 150 yards from deep water. Also known as Gap in the Road, it becomes a legitimate big wave spot at 10ft+ and is rarely as crowded as its famous neighbors.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (305°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 320°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 4.6m
- Ideal size
- 3.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 160°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
6m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
6/10
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Nov-Feb. Between Log Cabins and OTW. Big wave spot at 10ft+.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Pipeline
🏆 The proving ground • Heaviest barrels on Earth • Experts only
Backdoor
🔥 Pipeline's evil twin • Right-hand deathpit • NNW swell specialist
Log Cabins
🪵 Heavier than Pipe • N swell magnet • Life-changing barrels
Off The Wall
💪 Pipeline's neighbor • Powerful rights • Regular footer's dream
Backdoor Outer Reef
🌊 Pipe's outer shelf • 2nd & 3rd reef • Reforms into Pipeline
Gas Chambers
💀 Detonating barrels • Extremely shallow • Helmet recommended