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Sunset Beach Surf Forecast

Oahu

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Sunset Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
3-4ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.8s
Wind
14mph
NE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 11sNW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 13sSW
Wind Swell
5.2ft @ 9sNNE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
S
Season
Winter

Sunset Beach is one of Oahu's most iconic and powerful winter breaks, located on the North Shore where consistent Pacific swells create world-class waves that can reach 20+ feet. The beach break offers a mix of playful smaller waves during calm periods and serious barreling peaks when swell is up, making it a premier destination for experienced surfers seeking challenging conditions. Known for its dramatic seasonal transformation and vibrant surf culture, Sunset attracts international competitors and dedicated locals who respect the ocean's raw power.

Strong currentsShallow sandbarsPowerful shorebreakLocalismRip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 3-4ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s N|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s NNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on W swell at 12s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 7-8ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s N|Calm

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Sunset Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Sunset Beach?
The current wave height at Sunset Beach is 3-4ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is NE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Sunset Beach surf forecast?
Our Sunset Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.