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Ala Moana Bowls

Powerful left reef break near Ala Moana Beach Park. Hollow, fast barrels over shallow reef. One of the best south shore waves. Challenging current.

Left reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

4–10 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

Oahu

Region

South Shore

Coordinates

21.2860, -157.8505

NOAA Buoy

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