Sunset sessions in Kihei

Kihei, Hawaii

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Kihei can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

6:11 PM
Golden Hour: 5:11 PM – 6:11 PM

Day length: 11h 52m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:19 AM

First light: 5:49 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Last light: 6:41 PM

Data from Kamaole Beach Park II · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 52m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

11h 51m

Thu, Oct 8

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

11h 50m

Fri, Oct 9

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Day Length

11h 49m

Sat, Oct 10

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Day Length

11h 48m

Sun, Oct 11

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

6:07 PM

Day Length

11h 47m

Mon, Oct 12

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

6:06 PM

Day Length

11h 46m

Best sunset surf spots in Kihei

Sunset session picks in Kihei

West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.

A sandy beach between Kamaʻole Beach Parks I and III in Kīhei.

Evening access

Reopened August11,2026 after storm repairs; respect barricades around restoration areas.

A small surfing cove at the south end of Kalama Park in Kīhei.

Evening access

Use the public Cove Park shoreline entrance.

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 Kihei

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Kihei

The best sunset sessions in Kihei are at Kamaole Beach Park II, Kihei Cove. 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.

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