Oahu
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ala Moana Bowls, Oahu. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Consistent 3-4ft surf through the day on S swell at 15s with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Thu, Jun 25: 5–6ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 3-5ft on SSE swell at 8s.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–5ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 4-5ft and poor - fair conditions with 15mph ENE winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. 3-4ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 7s.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-5ft waves on SSE swell at 7s and 13mph ENE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 17mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Ala Moana Bowls is a reef break located on Oahu's south shore, offering consistent, well-formed waves with a distinctive bowl-shaped formation that creates fun, playful peaks. The break works best during winter months when southern swells wrap around the island, providing solid shoulders and manageable sections suitable for intermediate surfers. Protected by the Ala Moana reef structure, the waves peel predictably and offer a great alternative to the more famous nearby breaks when you want a bit more elbow room.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ala Moana Bowls is 2-4+ft with a 5.85s swell period. Wind is ENE at 18mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ala Moana Bowls is 2-4+ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSE primary swell at 13s, a 1.2ft S secondary swell at 18s, a 1.1ft SSE tertiary swell at 8s, a 5.4ft ENE wind swell swell at 6s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ala Moana Bowls is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 15.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ala Moana Bowls works best with a S swell and NW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Ala Moana Bowls. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Ala Moana Bowls is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Ala Moana Bowls is a reef break located on Oahu's south shore, offering consistent, well-formed waves with a distinctive bowl-shaped formation that creates fun, playful peaks. The break works best during winter months when southern swells wrap around the island, providing solid shoulders and manageable sections suitable for intermediate surfers. Protected by the Ala Moana reef structure, the waves peel predictably and offer a great alternative to the more famous nearby breaks when you want a bit more elbow room.
The prime season at Ala Moana Bowls is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Ala Moana Bowls include shallow reef, sea urchins, currents, crowded during peak conditions. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ala Moana Bowls forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
