Located in Costa Verde, Peru, Ala Moana is a fun left-hand reef break that offers up a rippable wall on the big south swells. The waves here can be challenging to surf and break for up to 100 meters (about 328 feet) over a boulder-covered bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Ala Moana?
Ala Moana gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard and then a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here usually has something to ride (5/10) and will always have a crew (7/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the South and Southwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in the summer when water temperatures rise to 22°C (about 72°F). In the winter, a 3/2 wetsuit is best when water temperatures drop to 16°C (about 61°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
