Sunset Beach or Waikiki Beach today?
Haleiwa, Hawaii · Honolulu, Hawaii — 50 km apart
Updated 1:03 AM HST
72Sunset Beach
vs
72Waikiki Beach
Too close to call today. Sunset Beach scores 72 and Waikiki Beach scores 72, 50 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Sunset Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Waikiki Beach for walking & shelling, surfing — walking & shelling 87 vs 78.
| Activity | Sunset Beach | Waikiki Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 81 | 83 | tie |
| Families with kids | 73 | 76 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 78 | 87 | Waikiki Beach |
| Surfing | 73 | 86 | Waikiki Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Sunset Beach | Waikiki Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80°F | 80°F |
| Wave height | 4.6 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 78°F | 77°F |
| Wind | 13 mph | 11 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 3:06 AM | High 4:08 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 Sunset Beach or Waikiki 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 Sunset Beach and Waikiki Beach?
About 50 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.