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Prefers solid S-SW groundswells with light NE trades.
Surf GuideHawaii
Ala Moana Bowls
Honolulu's high-performance reef icon, Ala Moana Bowls is famous for fast, hollow left walls and a tightly skilled lineup central to South Shore contest culture. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ala Moana Bowls in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind NE 14 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.2 ftrising
- High1.3 ft
- Low0.2 ft
- High2.1 ft
- Low0.2 ft
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Lineup Guide
Paddle access from Kewalo/Ala Moana harbor channel or Magic Island rock jetty.
Shallow reef, urchins, strong localism on good days.
Low tide increases inside reef navigation risk; medium to high tide is safer for access.
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