Ala Moana Beach Park Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Anything from the SE to SW, but usually from the S to SW.
Wind
Calm or offshore from NW to E, with NE straight offshore.
Surf Height
Chest high-well overhead.
Tide
Medium.
Ala Moana Beach Park Surf Guide
The South Shore's Ala Moana Beach Park area is comprised of several good spots, including Baby Haleiwa, Courts, 2nd Holes, Concession, Big Rights and Shallows. While none are as well known -- or as good -- as Ala Moana Bowls, each bit of reef has its day.
*Note: This surf break has bleeding control emergency supplies provided through the Adopt a Cove program. Learn more here.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
All levels when small, but intermediate to advanced when over chest high.
Local Vibe
Doable
Will range from spot-to-spot, but all are usually at least somewhat competitive. Humility and respect a must.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
All the spots through Town are pretty much always crowded at waist high or bigger, but early bird gets the worm sometimes.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Lots of consistently super fun breaks all within close-proximity of each other.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long paddles to and from beach, but not bad once you're out there.
Water Quality
Dirty
Nearby harbor, so pollution is always a factor, especially after significant rainfall.
Hazards
Shallow reef and crowds.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Park at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Bottom
Reef. Shallow and sharp for most of it.
Best Season
April through October.
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