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.
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
6:00 PMGolden Hour: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Day length: 11h 36m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:24 AM
First light: 5:54 AM
Sunset
6:00 PM
Last light: 6:30 PM
Data from Kaanapali Beach · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:24 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 36m |
| Tomorrow | 6:25 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 35m |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 6:25 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 34m |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 6:26 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 33m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:00 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
6:00 PM
Day Length
11h 35m
Wed, Oct 21
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
5:59 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Thu, Oct 22
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Best sunset surf spots in Lahaina
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Kaanapali Beach
IntermediateA long sandy beach on West Maui’s resort coast, south of Black Rock.
Lahaina Harbor (Breakwall)
IntermediateLahaina 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
IntermediateA sandy crescent along Nāpili Bay on Maui’s northwest coast.
Pohaku Park (S-Turns)
IntermediateA West Maui surf park with rocky shoreline and a small sandy southern section.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Sunset session picks in Lahaina
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
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.
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
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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