Oahu, Hawaii, United States
Sunset Beach
Also known as Sunset
Expert
Reef break
Reef bottom
Peels right
1.5–8 m
Mid tide
One of the most challenging big wave spots in the world. Sunset Beach features multiple peaks spread across a wide playing field with constantly shifting channels. The wave is known for its power, unpredictable walls, and ability to humble even the best surfers. Host of the Vans Triple Crown events and legendary for testing surfers' big wave abilities.
Hazards
Strong CurrentLocalismCrowds
Conditions
- Best swell
- N, NW
- Best wind
- E, SE
- Season
- Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Wave size
- 1.5–8 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- 21.6780, -158.0410
Facilities
ParkingShowers