Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Ala Moana Bowls Surf Guide

Ala Moana Bowls in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. Both left and right reef breaks. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Beware of urchins, rocks, obstacles, locals and pollution.

Ala Moana Bowls Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	3.4
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	25.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ala Moana Bowls:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ala Moana Bowls occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

Surf Forecasts:

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What's the best time of year to surf Ala Moana Bowls (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Ala Moana Bowls with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in May while 30% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 39% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

31%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

30%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

39%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ala Moana Bowls Location Map

Interactive Ala Moana Bowls surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ala Moana Bowls is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 9 km (6 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ala Moana Bowls is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 20 km (12 miles) away.

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Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 16:29 Local Time

m, °C	Saturday 03			Sun
ft, °F	5PM	8PM	11PM	2AM
Wave (m)	E	E		E
Period (s)	6	6	-	6
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

What does Ala Moana Bowls look like?

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Credit: little looks photography (Chuck Little)Credit: Chris

Tides at Ala Moana Bowls

Current tide and informaton

For Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii), 4 km from Ala Moana Bowls.

Next High Water: 02:09am | 0.59m

Next Low Water: 06:57pm | -0.02m

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Ala Moana Bowls Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25.9 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Ala Moana Bowls won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 25.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite