The Surf Window

Off The Wall

North Shore, USA

Reef breakExpert

An intense, hollow right-hand reef break sitting in the shadow of Pipeline, sharing the raw power of the Pipe reef but with a different character and slightly more breathing room.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size3-8ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

October–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right (some lefts)

Bottom

Shallow reef

Shape

Fast, barrelling, steep drop into a tube

Length

75–125m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Expert
  • •Why: Shallow reef, fast barrel, and proximity to Pipeline's heavy crowd, all the danger with less of the attention.

Hazards

  • •Shallow reef
  • •Located between Pipe and Backdoor, heavy nearby crowd
  • •Strong current running along the reef

Local Tips

  • •Works well when Pipeline is crowded beyond reason, a shorter paddle between the two breaks.
  • •A slightly longer board than you'd ride at Pipe helps generate speed through the fast barrel sections.

Location

Map showing the location of Off The Wall in North Shore, USA

21.6656, -158.0486