Lanikai Beach or Sunset Beach today?
Kailua, Hawaii · Haleiwa, Hawaii — 47 km apart
Updated 1:03 AM HST
72Lanikai Beach
vs
72Sunset Beach
Too close to call today. Lanikai Beach scores 72 and Sunset Beach scores 72, 47 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Lanikai Beach for surfing — surfing 86 vs 73.
- Go to Sunset Beach for families with kids — families with kids 73 vs 69.
| Activity | Lanikai Beach | Sunset Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 78 | 81 | tie |
| Families with kids | 69 | 73 | Sunset Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 80 | 78 | tie |
| Surfing | 86 | 73 | Lanikai Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Lanikai Beach | Sunset Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80°F | 80°F |
| Wave height | 5.4 ft | 4.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 78°F | 78°F |
| Wind | 14 mph | 13 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 2:25 AM | High 3:06 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Lanikai Beach or Sunset Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (72 and 72), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Lanikai Beach and Sunset Beach?
About 47 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Lanikai Beach or Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach today — 73 against 69 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.