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Ala Moana: surf spot in Waikiki
Coral reef.
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Apr – Sep: April, May, June, July, August, September
- Water temperature
- 24–27°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Waikiki, United States (21.2790, -157.8441)
Other surf spots in Waikiki
- Queens/Canoes (Waikiki): Reef break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
- Diamond Head: Reef break, lefts & rights, for intermediate surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: low to mid
- Sandy Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSE (offshore wind: NNW), best tide: all tides
- Kailua: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW)
Places to stay near Ala Moana
- Rainbow Tower (0.7 km away): Hotel
- Paradise Pool Hilton Hawaiin Village (0.7 km away): Hotel
- Ocean View Terrace (0.7 km away): Hotel
- Lagoon Tower (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Aliʻi Tower (0.8 km away): Resort
- Anekona Management (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Lobby (0.8 km away): Hotel
- The Modern Honolulu (0.8 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Ala Moana
- Hawaii Surf Guru (0.4 km away)
- Manifesting Aloha Surf School (0.4 km away)
- Hawaii Hot Spots Surf School (0.8 km away)
- Beach Boy Hale (0.8 km away)
- Pure Hawaiian Aikau Surf Academy (1.0 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Ala Moana?
Ala Moana is in Waikiki, where the best surf season is Apr – Sep (April, May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: all tides.
What is the best tide to surf Ala Moana?
The best tide at Ala Moana is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Ala Moana good for beginners?
Ala Moana is for advanced surfers. Beginners in Waikiki can try Queens/Canoes (Waikiki).
Where can I stay near Ala Moana?
The nearest places to stay are Rainbow Tower (0.7 km away), Paradise Pool Hilton Hawaiin Village (0.7 km away), Ocean View Terrace (0.7 km away) and Lagoon Tower (0.8 km away). Swell Cabin lists 366 places to stay within 10 km of Waikiki.
What is the surf forecast for Ala Moana?
Swell Cabin rates Ala Moana hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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