The Pipeline Masters, held at one of the world’s most iconic waves on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, is a competition embedded in surfing folklore. It has been held almost every year since 1971 and was a marquee event in the inaugural men’s surfing world tour in 1976.
For many years Pipe was the final competition of the season, often anointing the world champion. The fearsome wave of consequence is a fitting arena for the world’s best; Kelly Slater has won the event eight times and the Irons brothers hold five Pipe titles between them.
