Banzai Pipeline is a notorious surf spot located in the northern section of the island of O'ahu, Hawaii. It is known for its large waves and heavy surf breaks, making it popular amongst surfers.

Brazilian pro-surfer João Chianca was "completely purple" when other surfers and lifeguards pulled him out of the water off Ehukai Beach on Oahu's North Shore after a massive wave crashed over him.

On February 5, 2022, the world’s most recognizable wave––the Banzai Pipeline––was sucking in long, liquid breaths and exhaling 10-foot sapphire cylinders over the shallow reef, and the ...