Pipeline

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Pipeline, commonly referring to the Banzai Pipeline, is a world-famous surf reef break on Oʻahu’s North Shore in Hawaii known for its powerful, hollow waves that break over a shallow coral reef.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf reef break
surf break
surfing location
alsoKnownAs Banzai Pipeline NERFINISHED
Pipe
approximateWaveHeightRange 6 to 20 feet Hawaiian scale
bestSwellDirection northwest
bestWindDirection light southeast
bottomType coral reef
breaksOver shallow coral reef
cityOrArea Pupukea NERFINISHED
country United States of America
surface form: United States
culturalSignificance iconic location in surf culture
difficultyLevel expert-only surf spot
fameReason heavy barreling waves
photogenic barrels
featuredIn numerous surf films
surf photography
hasSection First Reef NERFINISHED
Second Reef NERFINISHED
Third Reef NERFINISHED
hazard powerful shorebreak
shallow reef
strong currents
hostsEvent Billabong Pipe Masters NERFINISHED
Pipe Masters NERFINISHED
Volcom Pipe Pro NERFINISHED
isPartOf Pacific Ocean NERFINISHED
isTouristAttraction true
knownFor dangerous surfing conditions
large, powerful surf
world-class tube riding
locatedIn Hawaii NERFINISHED
Oahu
surface form: Oʻahu

United States of America
surface form: United States
locatedOn North Shore of Oʻahu NERFINISHED
near Ehukai Beach Park NERFINISHED
Sunset Beach NERFINISHED
partOfTour World Surf League Championship Tour NERFINISHED
region North Shore of Oahu surfing area NERFINISHED
reputation one of the heaviest waves in surfing
one of the most famous surf spots in the world
riskLevel high risk of injury
surfSeason winter
waveCharacteristic hollow
powerful
waveOrientation left-hand breaking wave
waveType reef break wave

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Banzai Pipeline alsoKnownAs Pipeline