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Sunset Beach

North Shore, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi · Reef break

Local time — · Sunrise 06:44 · Sunset 17:51

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Reading the ocean.

SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for Sunset Beach.

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Spot calibratedSpot-calibrated profile

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 guidance
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Profile geometry

Swell axis NNW · 330°

Offshore wind from SSE · Advanced profile

Wave

Shifting right-dominant outer reef peaks

Broad lava reef and sand channels

Swell window

NW–N

1.8–6.0 m offshore ranking band

Clean wind

E–SE light offshore

Applied to wind scoring

Tide window

Mid to high · section dependent

Qualitative timing guidance

Field guide

Read the break.

Character

01

Sunset Beach is defined by shifting right-dominant outer reef peaks over broad lava reef and sand channels. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.

Best setup

02

NW–N swell, e–se light offshore and mid to high · section dependent form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 1.8–6.0 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.

Lineup read

03

This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to sunset rip and strong lateral current, shifting take-off zones, heavy shorebreak. Local signs and advice always take priority.

Know before you paddle

Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.

Sunset rip and strong lateral currentShifting take-off zonesHeavy shorebreakLong paddle and large moving water
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.

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

Model data unavailable

SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.