South Shore - Ala Moana 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
South Shore - Ala Moana Park Surf Guide
The South Shore's Ala Moana area is comprised of several good spots. From east to west there is Kaisers, Rockpiles, Ala Moana Bowls, and Magic Island -- all within a half-mile stretch of coast. Each spot offers different wave options, ranging from rights and lefts to barrels and bowls. With each spot, however, comes healthy crowds of varying degrees of skill level.
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
Clean
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
Access water to whichever spot you desire from the breakwater and channels, or paddle straight out from the little beach next to the Ala Moana parking lot across the shallow reef platform (a little sketchy on low tide).
Bottom
Reef. Shallow and sharp for most of it.
Best Season
Summer. From around April through October.
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