Sunset sessions in Lahaina

Lahaina, Hawaii

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Lahaina 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

6:12 PM
Golden Hour: 5:12 PM – 6:12 PM

Day length: 11h 52m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:20 AM

First light: 5:50 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Last light: 6:42 PM

Data from Kaanapali Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Day Length

11h 52m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 51m

Thu, Oct 8

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

11h 50m

Fri, Oct 9

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

11h 49m

Sat, Oct 10

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Day Length

11h 48m

Sun, Oct 11

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Day Length

11h 46m

Mon, Oct 12

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

6:07 PM

Day Length

11h 45m

Best sunset surf spots in Lahaina

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Featured Beaches(4)

Kaanapali Beach

Intermediate

A long sandy beach on West Maui’s resort coast, south of Black Rock.

Lahaina Harbor (Breakwall)

Intermediate

Lahaina Harbor's Breakwall is a popular surf break in the heart of Lahaina, with an inside section used by surf schools and an outside section that produces steep lefts on a good south swell. The wave breaks beside the harbor's jetty over a shallow reef, so it gets shallow at low tide, but a mid-to-high tide provides fun walls up to head high. Crowds are heavy and the name "Snakewall" reflects the constant jockeying for position.

Napili Bay Beach

Intermediate

A sandy crescent along Nāpili Bay on Maui’s northwest coast.

Pohaku Park (S-Turns)

Intermediate

A West Maui surf park with rocky shoreline and a small sandy southern section.

Sunset session picks in Lahaina

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

Kaanapali Beach
beach

A long sandy beach on West Maui’s resort coast, south of Black Rock.

Evening access

Use marked public beach access along Kaanapali Parkway.

Lahaina Harbor (Breakwall)
jetty
intermediate

Lahaina Harbor's Breakwall is a popular surf break in the heart of Lahaina, with an inside section used by surf schools and an outside section that produces steep lefts on a good south swell. The wave breaks beside the harbor's jetty over a shallow reef, so it gets shallow at low tide, but a mid-to-high tide provides fun walls up to head high. Crowds are heavy and the name "Snakewall" reflects the constant jockeying for position.

Beach facing
S-facing (180°)
Evening access

Walk down to the harbor wall and paddle out beside the breakwall; beware of the rocks and barnacles on the jetty.

Napili Bay Beach
beach

A sandy crescent along Nāpili Bay on Maui’s northwest coast.

Evening access

Use signed public beach access from Napili Place or Hui Drive.

Pohaku Park (S-Turns)
reef

A West Maui surf park with rocky shoreline and a small sandy southern section.

Evening access

Use the public park entrance on Lower Honoapiilani Road.

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 Lahaina

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Lahaina

The best sunset sessions in Lahaina are at Kaanapali Beach, Lahaina Harbor (Breakwall), Napili Bay Beach. 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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