Sunset Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Sunset Beach, Hawaii
Updated 1:03 AM HST
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
72/100
- 79°F, wind 15 mph
- ⚠ Gusts to 34 mph
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
72/100
- 82°F, wind 15 mph
- ⚠ UV peaks at 9 — very high
- ⚠ 69% chance of rain
- ⚠ Gusts to 35 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
72/100
- 81°F, wind 14 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
- ⚠ 80% chance of rain
- ⚠ Gusts to 33 mph
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time HST | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 3:06 AM | 1.0 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:40 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 3:20 PM | 1.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:51 PM | 0.2 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Haleiwa, Waialua Bay · 11.1 km away. This station sits in a bay, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
About Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach sits on the Hawaii coast, where the water runs from about 76°F in February to 81°F in September.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 76°F to 81°F.
Today it is 80°F. That is right on the August average of 80°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Haleiwa, Waialua Bay about 11.1 km away inside a bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Sunset Beach?
We score today 72 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Sunset Beach?
About 80°F. That is right on the August average of 80°F for this beach.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Haleiwa, Waialua Bay about 11.1 km away inside a bay.