Is Sunset Beach good for swimming today?
Sunset Beach has BeachFinder Score: 63/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Sunset Beach today
Sunset Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-HI, US. Today, compare water temperature 26°C, wind 27 km/h · E, uv 8.4, waves 2.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 63/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
26°C
Wind
27 km/h · E
UV
8.4
Waves
2.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 12, 04:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 63/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 12, 04:15 PM
Water temp
26°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
26°C
UV index
8.4
Wind
27 km/h · E
Gust 62 km/h
Waves
2.0 m
Current
1 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Sunset Beach
A practical answer for Sunset Beach starts with location and ends with live evidence. In Hawaii, United States, use current marine conditions and official notices before making a swimming plan. This page does not turn a forecast into a lasting description, because the decision data remains time-sensitive. The verified dossier gives a narrower, more useful picture. The source dossier records sand at the shoreline. Structured background for the map point reads “beach on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii.” The recorded map position is 21.67088, -158.04607, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. A wider local check brings in Three Tables at about 3.3 km, Chuns Reef Beach at about 6.4 km and Kaihalulu Beach at about 6.7 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one. The go/no-go step belongs close to departure, not the night before. For this page, the decision-led topics are water comfort at the arrival hour and exposure time; the current swell, wave period and wind effect; the official access route, parking rules and final walk; none should be inferred from the beach name alone. Treat the app as a comparison tool rather than an authorization to swim, with official local guidance holding priority. For UV planning, compare the hour of arrival with shade, exposure time and the return journey; the midday beach experience can differ sharply from early morning or evening.
About this spot
Sunset Beach stands out in this dataset because its identity can be tied to a specific map point in Hawaii, United States and compared with named alternatives rather than described as an anonymous stretch of coast. A wider local check brings in Three Tables at about 3.3 km, Chuns Reef Beach at about 6.4 km and Kaihalulu Beach at about 6.7 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Sunset Beach today?
26°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Sunset Beach today?
27 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Sunset Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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