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Ala Moana Bowls

Honolulu, Oahu, USA (HI)
⚠️Shallow😮‍💨Hold-downs🪸Sharp reef

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.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Direction range
90° - 90°
Size range
1.8m - 2.4m
Ideal period
20s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Beach

Getting There

Airport
HNL
Drive time
15 min

Data Quality

community