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Surf forecast for South Shore - Ala Moana Park

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Timezone:
Pacific/Honolulu
Forecast updated:
29/06, 08:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260629 18z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260629 18z)
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South Shore - Ala Moana Park Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

South Shore - Ala Moana Park is a compact stretch of reef breaks with several good options packed into about half a mile, including Kaisers, Rockpiles, Ala Moana Bowls, and Magic Island. The waves can offer rights, lefts, barrels, and bowl sections over shallow lava, rock, and coral reef.

When It Works

The area is usable from 1.5 m / 5 ft to 3 m / 10 ft. Swell can come from west-southwest to south-southeast, with the main season running from spring through autumn, especially around April to October.

Wind and Tide

Calm conditions or offshore wind are preferred, with north-northeast straight offshore. The workable wind window runs from north-northwest through north to east.

Low, mid, and high tide can all work, but a rising tide is better. Low tide can make the shallow reef feel sketchier.

Local Tips

This is generally an intermediate to expert zone. Shortboards, bodyboards, funboards, longboards, and fish can all fit different waves here.

Expect it to be busy, especially once it is waist high or bigger. The lineup can be competitive from spot to spot, so patience, humility, and respect matter. Hazards include shallow, sharp reef, crowds, and possible pollution from the nearby harbor, especially after significant rainfall.

Access

You can reach the different spots by using the breakwater and channels, or by paddling straight out from the small beach next to the Ala Moana parking lot across the shallow reef platform. Paddles to and from the beach are long, but it is not too bad once you are out there.

Surf spots near South Shore - Ala Moana Park

Ala Moana Bowls
Hawaii, United States
Reef break
Tue 30
Wed 1
Thu 2
Fri 3
Sat 4
Ala Moana Bowls
Hawaii, United States
Reef break
Tue 30
Wed 1
Thu 2
Fri 3
Sat 4
South Shore - Ala Moana Park
Hawaii, United States
Reef break
Tue 30
Wed 1
Thu 2
Fri 3
Sat 4
Tennis Courts
Hawaii, United States
Reef break
Tue 30
Wed 1
Thu 2
Fri 3
Sat 4
Kewalo's
Hawaii, United States
Reef break
Tue 30
Wed 1
Thu 2
Fri 3
Sat 4

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park is usually best with west-southwest to south-southeast (WSW-SSE) swell around 1.5 m / 5 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, wind from north-northwest through north to east (NNW-N-E), with north-northeast (NNE) offshore, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park is a surf spot in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

What is the surf break like at South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park is a right-and-left reef break over lava, rock, and coral. Expect a busy crowd and a friendly lineup.

What season is best for surfing South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

The main surf season at South Shore - Ala Moana Park is spring, summer, and autumn.

What surfing skill level is South Shore - Ala Moana Park suitable for?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park can suit intermediate and expert surfers.

Is South Shore - Ala Moana Park beginner friendly for surfing?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park is better suited to intermediate and expert surfers.

What surfboards work at South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

Shortboard, Bodyboard, Funboard, Longboard, and Fish are common choices at South Shore - Ala Moana Park.

What surf spots are near South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

Other nearby surf spots are Tennis Courts, Ala Moana Bowls, Kewalo's, and Ala Moana Bowls.

What swell direction works for surfing at South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park can work with swell from west-southwest to south-southeast (WSW-SSE).

What swell size works for surfing at South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park usually works with swell around 1.5 m / 5 ft to 3 m / 10 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park usually works with wind from north-northwest through north to east (NNW-N-E); north-northeast (NNE) is offshore.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

North-northeast (NNE) is offshore at South Shore - Ala Moana Park.

What tide works best for surfing at South Shore - Ala Moana Park?

South Shore - Ala Moana Park can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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