Hāʻena Beach Park is the beach at Maniniholo Bay on Kauaʻi’s north shore, east of Mākua/Tunnels.
Evening access
Check current county and ocean-safety notices. Winter and spring shorebreak and currents can be dangerous.
Sunset sessions in Hanalei
Hanalei, Hawaii
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Hanalei can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 4 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
5:57 PMGolden Hour: 4:57 PM – 5:57 PM
Day length: 11h 8m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:49 AM
First light: 6:19 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Last light: 6:27 PM
Data from Hāʻena Beach Park (Haena / Maniniholo) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 8m |
| Tomorrow | 6:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 7m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 6m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 6m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:52 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 5m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 8m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 7m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 6m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Day Length
11h 6m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Day Length
11h 5m
Best sunset surf spots in Hanalei
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Hāʻena Beach Park (Haena / Maniniholo)
IntermediateHāʻena Beach Park is the beach at Maniniholo Bay on Kauaʻi’s north shore, east of Mākua/Tunnels.
Hanalei Bay (Kauai)
AdvancedHanalei Bay (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.
Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort
AdvancedHanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.
Kēʻē Beach (Kee)
IntermediateKēʻē Beach is the north-shore beach at the end of Kūhiō Highway within Hāʻena State Park.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Sunset session picks in Hanalei
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort
4.5(2)reef/point
intermediate-advanced
Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.
Hanalei Bay (Kauai)
3.3(3)point
advanced
**Hanalei Bay** (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.
Kēʻē Beach (Kee)
beach
Kēʻē Beach is the north-shore beach at the end of Kūhiō Highway within Hāʻena State Park.
Evening access
Nonresident entry and parking require advance reservations. Check current State Parks and ocean-safety notices before travel.
Sunset session tips
- West-facing beaches for stunning sunset views
- Often cleaner afternoon conditions
- Golden hour photography opportunities
- After-work session favorites
Surf Guides for Hanalei
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Hanalei
- The best sunset sessions in Hanalei are at Hāʻena Beach Park (Haena / Maniniholo), Hanalei Bay (Kauai), Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort. These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.
- Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.
