Sunset Beach (Oahu)

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Sunset Beach on Oʻahu's North Shore

Sunset Beach is on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawai'i and known for big wave surfing during the winter season. The original Hawaiian name for this place is Paumalū. It is home to the Duke Kahanamoku Classic surfing competition, the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing competition, and is occasionally the site of the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational.

Winter Sunset at Sunset Beach

Competitions are called out with short notice when the swells have the right size.

The Triple Crown of Surfing, one of the big events on the professional surfing tour, is held here every year. Surfers say that the waves at Sunset are among the most dangerous and challenging they have ever ridden. Waves easily go over 10 feet and can reach heights of up to 40 feet.

In summer, the scene is totally different. The waves are gone and snorkelers replace the surfers in the water. Sunset Beach has a beautiful reef.[[1]

Parking is available on the side of the street and even on crowded days, there is always a spot to be found. However, car break-ins frequently occur in this area, for tourists as well as residents, and one should not leave valuables inside of their car.

As the name tells, the sunsets here are the best on the island. Every evening people sit here and watch the sun go down in a blaze of colors right behind Ka'ena Point.