Ala Moana Bowls is the "Pipeline of Town"—a heavy left-hand barrel on Honolulu's south shore that breaks over a man-made reef. When solid S swells arrive during summer, Bowls produces thick, hollow tubes comparable to the North Shore's best. The wave is close to Waikiki but far more intense, offering serious barrels just minutes from downtown. It's proof that Oahu's south side can deliver world-class tubes when the swell direction is right.
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Beach
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions