Oahu – Pipeline in May
May is a good month for surfing at Oahu – Pipeline (best: January–February, November–December).
Plan your trip to Oahu – PipelineEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 25°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 19 rainy days
Oahu – PipelineHawaii (Oahu North Shore), United StatesAdvanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 41 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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Kauai – Hanalei BayUnited States · 161 km away · water 25°C1.9 m waves2
Oahu – Kailua BeachUnited States · 45 km away · water 25°C1.9 m waves3
Oahu – HaleiwaUnited States · 10 km away · water 26°C1.7 m waves4
Maui – Honolua BayUnited States · 163 km away · water 26°C1.5 m waves5
Kanaha Beach Park – MauiUnited States · 188 km away · water 25°C1.5 m waves6
Maui – Ho'okipaUnited States · 194 km away · water 25°C1.5 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Oahu – Pipeline?
May is a good month for surfing at Oahu – Pipeline (best: January–February, November–December). Waves 2 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Oahu – Pipeline in May?
About 25°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Oahu – Pipeline in May?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Oahu – Pipeline in May?
Around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 19 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Kauai – Hanalei Bay (1.9 m waves), Oahu – Kailua Beach (1.9 m waves) & Oahu – Haleiwa (1.7 m waves).