
Surf Forecasts:
Ala Moana Courts surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Courts this week:
The surf forecast for Ala Moana Courts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Courts in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Courts over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SSW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | E 8 |
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634 | 265 | 232 | 168 | 170 | 146 | 108 | 602 | 125 | 166 | 242 | 377 | 206 | 776 | 310 | 935 | 1029 | 407 | 1249 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:59AM0.27m | 1:06PM0.62m | 1:32AM0.32m | 1:41PM0.62m | 2:04AM0.37m | 2:12PM0.62m | 2:36AM0.43m | 2:42PM0.60m | 3:10AM0.49m | 3:11PM0.56m | 3:46AM0.55m | 3:42PM0.52m | 4:25AM0.60m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:01PM0.15m | 5:47AM0.16m | 8:17PM0.13m | 6:43AM0.13m | 8:34PM0.11m | 7:31AM0.11m | 8:51PM0.09m | 8:17AM0.10m | 9:09PM0.07m | 9:02AM0.10m | 9:30PM0.05m | 9:50AM0.11m | 9:53PM0.03m | ||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:29 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
350 | 265 | 232 | 168 | 170 | 350 | 108 | 119 | 106 | 166 | 242 | 377 | 206 | 322 | 310 | 294 | 267 | 407 | 387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 12 | S 12 | N 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | NW 16 | SW 11 |
33 | 52 | 46 | 46 | 75 | 146 | 61 | 145 | 125 | 75 | 72 | 69 | 204 | 21 | 37 | 71 | 167 | 65 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | N 14 | SSW 19 | N 12 | SW 17 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 11 | N 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | WNW 15 |
11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 36 | 69 | 76 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 39 | 33 | 39 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
634 | 427 | 418 | 438 | 370 | — | 612 | 602 | 551 | 540 | 518 | 470 | 559 | 776 | 471 | 935 | 1029 | 984 | 1249 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 29 | 128 | 0 | 128 | 132 | 29 | 44 | 39 | 150 | 150 | 132 | 45 |
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Information about the Ala Moana Courts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ala Moana Courts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ala Moana Courts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ala Moana Courts surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ala Moana Courts) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ala Moana Courts may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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