Sunset sessions in Wailea

Wailea, Hawaii

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Wailea can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 1 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 Wailea Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:23 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

Best sunset surf spots in Wailea

Sunset session picks in Wailea

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

A sandy crescent on South Maui’s Wailea resort coastline.

Evening access

Use signed public beach access and the coastal beachwalk.

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 Wailea

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Wailea

The best sunset sessions in Wailea are at Wailea 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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