Wild Swim Atlas

    Sunset Beach

    Waiale‘e, HawaiiSea pool on Pacific OceanSummer swimming only

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    Getting there

    Sunset Beach is a North Shore beach that is often suitable for swimming in summer but hazardous during winter surf.

    Water
    Sea pool, Pacific Ocean
    Lifeguard
    On duty from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Sunset Beach is on Oahu's North Shore near Waiale'e.

    21.6709, -158.0454

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Ask a lifeguard before entering the water.
    • Do not swim in dangerous winter surf.

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