Ala Moana Bowls
Ala Moana Bowls is the Pipeline of Town—long, hollow, fast lefts over a shallow man-made reef created during 1950s harbor construction. When solid south swells arrive, it produces draining barrels that rival anything on the North Shore for intensity.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (190°)
- Direction range
- 160° - 220°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (10°)
- Offshore range
- 340° - 60°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
6/10
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access at Ala Moana Beach Park. Easy paddle.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
May-Sep south swell season. Pipeline of Town. Man-made reef from 1950s harbor construction.
Getting There
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Queen's
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Publics
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