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Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecast, Oahu

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Ala Moana Bowls surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11.05s
Wind
19mph
NE / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.8ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 12sNW
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 5sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with strong ENE wind at 16mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|16mph ENE
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NE|9-17mph ENE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 16mph ENE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|14-16mph ENE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Ala Moana Bowls Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

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 1-2ft with a 11.05s swell period. Wind is NE at 19mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Ala Moana Bowls?
The current breaking wave height at Ala Moana Bowls is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.8ft SE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft NW tertiary swell at 12s, a 4.7ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Ala Moana Bowls?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ala Moana Bowls is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.