Sunset Beach
Oahu North Shore · United States
Reef break, powerful right-handergood for advanced surfers
Big, shifting wave on the outer reef, holds serious size. Best wind — SE/E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Reef break, powerful right-hander |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | northwest |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 21.6786, -158.0408 |
FAQ
Is Sunset Beach good for beginners?
Sunset Beach is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Sunset Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#oahu-north-shore/sunset-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Oahu North Shore
- Turtle Bay — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Velzyland — Shallow reef, right-hander barrel, advanced surfers
- Kammieland — Reef, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Sunset Point — Reef by the headland, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Rocky Point — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Log Cabins — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Off The Wall — Shallow reef, right-hander barrel, advanced surfers
- Backdoor — Shallow reef, right-hander barrel, advanced surfers
- Banzai Pipeline — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Gas Chambers — Shallow reef, right-hander barrel, advanced surfers
- Pupukea — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers