Sunset Beach (Oahu), Surfer's paradise with breathtaking sunsets

Sunset Beach, Oahu, Waialua, HI, United States
Connected to other beaches such as Sunset Beach
4.5

Introduction

Sunset Beach, located at the north end of Oahu Island, is a globally renowned surfing destination. It not only hosts the World Surfing Championships but is also known as the "Surfing Capital of the World". Waves here can reach as high as 15 meters, making it a paradise for brave surfing enthusiasts. Additionally, Sunset Beach has been rated one of the world's 25 sexiest beaches. As the sun sets, Sunset Beach is at its most beautiful. Crowds always gather on the beach, with many children building sandcastles and young men deliberately walking slowly in front of girls to tease their admiring glances. Oahu Island has 139 beaches, but a trip without visiting Sunset Beach would be lackluster. It not only has fine sand but also beautiful rocks scattered around. The white waves here are surging, and surfers riding up and down the waves make for the most captivating sight. Furthermore, travelers from all over the world will rent a car and buy a surfboard during their trip, driving to Sunset Beach every day to sunbathe and surf. As the holiday approaches, they sell their surfboards and head home. After November every year, the wind from the Aleutian Islands can create waves as high as seven or eight meters, attracting brave surfers who come here to catch the highest waves of the year.

Must-go rating

Must go
38%
Worth going
54%
Generally
8%

Transportation

92%
Self-driving
There is a parking lot
Free parking
Park by the roadside
8%
Bus transportation
Address
Sunset Beach, Oahu, Waialua, HI, United States
Opening hours
24 hours