Banzai Pipeline Hawaii

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If you are on a quest to find the legendary Banzai Pipeline Hawaii, known around the world  for its perfect barreling waves, then head to Ehukai Beach Park on the North Shore Oahu.  Rated as one of the best Oahu beaches on the North Shore, surfing pipeline is an unique experience itself, and also ranks high as one of the top 100 things to do before you die!

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Surfing Pipeline

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The Billabong Pipeline Masters plays a big and final part in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing contest, slated to take place between Dec 5th and Dec 25th.

This is one of the most exciting and thrilling surf contest to watch on Oahu. Pay attention to the surf report, and head to the North Shore early if the contest is a go...!

If you don’t already know, the winter swells that roll into this part of Oahu’s North Shore, push up onto an extremely shallow reef, thus creating some of the best picture-perfect waves that form gorgeous rideable barrels that pro surfers dream about.

Take note that surfing Pipeline Hawaii poses serious bodily injury if you are caught in the wrong place at the wrong time!

Hundreds of surf boards are broken each year on the shallow reef, along with injuries and sometimes even the unthinkable…

Regardless, hundreds of surfers from around the world fly in to Oahu for their chance to surf the famous Banzai Pipeline.

This is the home of the Pipeline Masters Surf Contest that is attended by the best and bravest surfers from all over the world.

The Pipe Masters also plays a big part in the make up of the Van's Triple Crown of Surfing contest that takes place at 3 major North Shore surf spots over a 2 to 3 winter months.

Ehukai Beach Park is a beautiful long stretch of North Shore beach.  During the winter, you can literally stand on the edge of the water, and watch the surfers in action just a short 40 yards into the ocean.

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Ehukai Beach in the Summer

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When summer rolls around, Ehukai Beach is still a wonderful beach to visit and relax for the day.  The waves are typically small to flat during summer months, but can have an occasional swell from time to time with large waves.

On flat days, you can snorkel in the area and see the jagged reef and bolder rocks below.  Be careful as there is also a shore break that sometimes forms.  Make sure to check in with the lifeguard to see if it is safe before entering the water.

Getting to Banzai Pipeline Hawaii

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Street view and location of Pipeline Hawaii:

Directions:  From Waikiki, take the H-1 Freeway headed West…

• Take the H-1 Hwy West to the H-2 Hwy North
• Follow the H-2 Hwy to the Kamehameha Hwy (hwy 99)
• Take Hwy 99 and continue into Haleiwa Town
• or by pass Haleiwa Town, and continue on Hwy 99 and merge onto Hwy 83, which will lead you to the coastline.
• As you continue on  Hwy 83, until you see a Waimea Bay Beach Park sign on your left hand side.
• Turn into the parking lot and you are there.

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Oahu Map of Ehukai Beach Park

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By Oahu Bus from Waikiki:

Take the 52 Oahu Bus from Kuhio Ave to Haleiwa Town.  From there transfer to Oahu Bus number 88A or 60.  These Oahu Bus will take you  to the North Shore Beaches.  

Ask the bus driver once again to notify you once you have arrived at Ehukai Beach Park.

Note:  Bus # 88A also travels from the Ala Moana Center to the North Shore and backdown the Windward (East) side of the island.

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Facilities at Ehukai Beach Park

• Restrooms
• Beach showers
• Picnic bench tables
• Grass area with shady trees
• Life guard on duty
• Free Parking Lot

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In the Area

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Old town Haleiwa

Also consider staying after the sunset, and stopping off at Haleiwa Joe’s or Cholo's Homestyle Mexican Food for dinner, before making the journey back to town.

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Toa Luau to end the evening

Note that this luau only takes place on Mon - Wed.  Learn more and reserve a spot...

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Ehukai Pillbox Hike

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Sunset Beach

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Ted's Bakery

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Turtle Bay Resort

Turtle Bay Resort is built over a 4 mile stretch of beachfront property that includes 2 signature championship Oahu golf courses.