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Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecast

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Ala Moana Bowls surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.6s
Wind
11mph
NE / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 13sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 13sSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 9sNE

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NW
Season
Winter

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.

Shallow reefSea urchinsCurrentsCrowded during peak conditions

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Surf builds nicely through the day to 3-4ft with fair - good conditions by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s S|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with barely a breath of wind and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 13s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s S|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on S swell at 12s — glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|Calm

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Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls?
The current wave height at Ala Moana Bowls is 1-2+ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast?
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.