Sunset Beach or Waikiki Beach today?
Haleiwa, Hawaii · Honolulu, Hawaii — 50 km apart
Updated 10:00 PM HST
72Sunset Beach
vs
94Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach today, 22 points ahead (72 vs 94). They are 50 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Go to Sunset Beach for surfing — surfing 98 vs 92.
- Go to Waikiki Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 81 vs 76.
| Activity | Sunset Beach | Waikiki Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 76 | 81 | Waikiki Beach |
| Families with kids | 67 | 73 | Waikiki Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 91 | 96 | Waikiki Beach |
| Surfing | 98 | 92 | Sunset Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Sunset Beach | Waikiki Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 81°F | 82°F |
| Wave height | 5.4 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 77°F | 77°F |
| Wind | 10 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 4:40 AM | Low 10:16 PM |
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?
Waikiki Beach, on today's conditions — 94 against 72.
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.
Which is better with kids, Sunset Beach or Waikiki Beach?
Waikiki Beach today — 73 against 67 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.