82°
Mostly Sunny
13%
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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.
77°F water · 82°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Isolated rain showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 24 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 77°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 4.3ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
66 /100
good
64 Swim
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
56 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
20 to 24 mph
E
Rain
13%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
77°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
4.3 ft
18s · WSW 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
11:49 AM
Sunset
1:12 AM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:27 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 5:32 AM | High | 0.4 ft |
| 10:30 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 6:29 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Isolated Rain Showers
22%
66
81°
Scattered Rain Showers
42%
53
81°
Scattered Rain Showers
42%
53
81°
Scattered Rain Showers
33%
66
81°
Scattered Rain Showers
31%
66
82°
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
29%
70
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 to 24 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 77°F
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.
Major
7:40 PM - 9:40 PM
Minor
3:10 AM - 4:10 AM
Major
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minor
2:10 PM - 3:10 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