Sunset Beach
North Shore, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi · Reef break
Local time
14:00
Sunrise
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Sunset
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Data source
Preview
Wave height
2.2m
Excellent · 96/100Primary swell
1.8 m
12s · W
Wind
3 km/h
Offshore · E
Sea
18.2°C
3/2 mm suit
Tide
Falling
+0.1 m · Low 17:00
Forecast integrity.
Every recommendation carries its source state, model coverage and sampling context.
Model agreement
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Comparison unavailable
Cross-model consensus
The primary forecast remains available without a cross-model signal.
Wave spread
—
Period spread
—
Horizon
—
Marine
Deterministic preview guidance
Wind & weather
Deterministic preview guidance
Tide context
Modelled preview phase
Ocean station
Independent observation used when a suitable station is available.
Cleaner signal needed
WAIT
Hold for a fresher or better-aligned window.
Why this call.
A conservative read of forecast quality, independent observations, model spread and the exact break profile.
Best window
13:00–16:00
Epic · 1.2–1.2 m · ideal tide fit
Model agreement
Comparison pending
A single-model forecast is available without a cross-check.
Observed ocean
Checking nearby stations
Looking for an independent real-ocean signal.
Break profile
Spot calibrated
Sunset Beach · <1 km model sample · 45% coverage
Higher bars mean a cleaner model signal
Spot intelligence.
Sunset is a wide playing field rather than one peak. Direction, period and current decide which section works and where the safe route home sits.
Profile source · Hawaiʻi Ocean Safety surf-season guidanceCalibrated geometry
Faces NW · 330°
Clean offshore axis SE · Advanced profile
Wave
Shifting right-dominant outer reef peaks
Broad lava reef and sand channels
Swell window
NW–N
1.8–6.0 m profile range
Clean wind
E–SE light offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Mid to high · section dependent
Profile-aware timing
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Hourly forecast
The next 48 hours
Tide intelligence
Read the water.
Tide phase, speed and range interpreted through this break's own profile, with offshore-current context and buoy verification.
Water level now
Mid · falling
+0.1 m
relative to MSL
Fast fall
-0.57 m/h
Low · 17:00
In 3 hours
2.3 m
Mesotidal
0.43 km/h
Flowing NE
Spot tide profile · Adaptive
Mid to high · section dependent
A broad adaptive profile across Sunset's shifting outer-reef sections; current, swell angle and size can override the tide signal.
Profile source · Sunset Beach break guideLow
28 Mon · 17:00
-1.1 m
High
28 Mon · 23:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 05:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 12:00
+1.1 m
Tide sync windows
Best upcoming tide phases for this break
Tide fit only · waves and wind scored separately
28 Mon
20:00–22:00 · +0.4 m
29 Tue
08:00–10:00 · +0.3 m
29 Tue
13:00–15:00 · +0.4 m
Tides and currents use the Météo-France global ocean model via Open-Meteo at roughly 8 km resolution. Sea level includes tide and atmospheric effects and is referenced to global mean sea level, not a local chart datum. Coastal accuracy is limited; never use this for navigation.
7-day outlook
Pick your day.
Model: SWELLRADAR preview model
Today
2.3 m
12s · W
Excellent · 96
29 Tue
2.0 m
12s · W
Excellent · 96
30 Wed
2.2 m
11s · W
Excellent · 93
Nearby breaks
Keep exploring.
The break
Reef break
Advanced. Works best with NW–N swell.
Timing
E–SE light offshore
Mid to high · section dependent. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Fallback preview
Wave guidance, tide phase and offshore currents are modelled unless a nearby buoy observation is shown.