Sunset Beach
North Shore, O'ahu, Hawaii
Sunset is a big, open-ocean reef break on the North Shore, known for huge, shifting peaks that test even top pros. It has a long contest history. In summer the North Shore usually goes flat and the beach becomes a calm place to swim.
- Break type
- Reef break
- Best for
- Experts only
- Best season
- November – February
- Best swell
- West to North
- Best wind
- East to Southeast (trade winds)
- Country
- United States
Know Before You Go
- Big, shifting peaks
- Strong currents
- Long hold-downs
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
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