Sunset Beach Current Conditions Summary
Sunset Beach in Pupukea, HI is a reef break, suited for advanced surfers. Current conditions: 3.2 ft waves, ene 21 mph (cross-shore), rising → high. Rising tide with 3.2 ft swell energy. Sunset Beach on Oahu's famed North Shore is a legendary big-wave arena featuring multiple peaks that handle long-period northwest swells. Sit deeper on the bowl to catch the bigger peaks, and paddle hard to avoid getting caught inside; know when to straighten out and head for the channel. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Sunset Beach
SE–SW
S–E
1–3 ft, rising
January, February, March, October, November, and December
High tide, light southerly wind, 8–15 ft northwest swell
Sit deeper on the bowl to catch the bigger peaks, and paddle hard to avoid getting caught inside; know when to straighten out and head for the channel.
During winter swells the lineup is thick with pros and photographers; watch a few sets before paddling out and be respectful of locals and competitors.
