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

6:00 PM
Golden Hour: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Day length: 11h 36m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:23 AM

First light: 5:53 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Last light: 6:30 PM

Data from Kamaole Beach Park II · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

5:59 PM

Day Length

11h 35m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

5:58 PM

Day Length

11h 34m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

5:57 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Fri, Oct 23

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

5:57 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

5:56 PM

Day Length

11h 31m

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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