83°
Scattered Rain Showers
38%
66
Honolulu County, HI · Hawaiian Islands
Sunset Beach
59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
A 2-mile North Shore beach with deep surfing history — site of the Sunset Pro (WSL Qualifying Series, December) and longtime home of the Triple Crown of Surfing. Winter waves regularly 15-25 feet; summer the beach is wide, white, and swimmable. The Banzai Pipeline reef is just down the coast.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
78°F water · 83°F air
Full NWS forecast for Thursday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- 38% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 4.3ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
59 /100
good
56 Swim
53 Sunbathe
70 Walk
53 Fish
69 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 to 21 mph
E
Rain
38%
Thursday
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:41 PM
0.5 ft · in 6.9h
Wave Height
4.3 ft
7s · NE swell
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PHZ114)
The HFO office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- HIZ003 Kauai n/a
- HIZ006 Oahu n/a
- HIZ017 Maui n/a
- HIZ052 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
- HIZ053 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
- HIZ054 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
- HIZ023 Big Island Leeward n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
1:18 AM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:12 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 6:10 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 2:04 PM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 9:41 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Scattered Rain Showers
32%
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37%
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30%
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Scattered Rain Showers
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84°
Scattered Rain Showers
40%
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Scattered Rain Showers
50%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 38% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
8:50 PM - 9:50 PM
Major
1:50 AM - 3:50 AM
Minor
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Major
2:10 PM - 4:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free street parking along Kamehameha Hwy.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited at Sunset Beach Park.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sunset Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Sunset Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Sunset Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited at Sunset Beach Park.
Is there an entry fee at Sunset Beach?
Entry to Sunset Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Sunset Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sunset Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Sunset Beach?
Amenities at Sunset Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers.
When is the water warmest at Sunset Beach?
Hawaiian water is consistently 75-82°F year-round, with the summer peak in August-September. Swimming comfortable every month; rip currents and shore-break hazards drive the safety picture more than temperature.
Where is Sunset Beach located?
Sunset Beach is in Honolulu County, HI, at 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS