Swimming at Sunset Beach today
Haleiwa, Hawaii
Updated 10:00 PM HST
What decides a swimming score
Before you swim
Surf is running 5.4 ft today, which makes shorebreak and currents stronger than usual.
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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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 81°F. That is right on the October average of 81°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 Sunset Beach good for swimming today?
Swimmable, with care — we score it 76 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is surf calmness at 5.4 ft.
What makes a good swimming day?
We weight water temperature (40%), surf calmness (25%), uv exposure (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.
When is the best time of year to swim at Sunset Beach?
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 76°F to 81°F.