On Oahu's NORTH SHORE . . .

Sunset Beach Park is one of the better surfing sites on O'ahu, if not in the world. During the Winter fifteen to twenty foot waves are not uncommon - there are also large Summer swells. When becalmed the ocean is great for swimming and snorkeling. Be very careful of the "Sunset Rip" - newcomers to this beach should check out where this and other hazards are with the beach's lifeguards. (It runs off the inshore reef about midway between Val's Reef and "Kammie Land.")

When calm in the Summer, the beach has clear waters and crystal white sand, and wonderful tidepools on the point -- just great for swimming, snorkeling, collecting shells and tide pooling.

Learn more about the guards who perform rescues and save lives in some of the truly most epic surf in the world by clicking here for the web site of the North Shore Lifeguard Association.

Sunset Beach Park has the following in its beach and park areas:

HERE ARE SOME BASIC OCEAN SAFETY TIPS:

• Swim in Lifeguarded Areas
• Never Swim Alone
• Don't Dive Into Unknown Water or Into Shallow Breaking Waves
• Ask a Lifeguard About Beach and Surf Conditions Before Swimming
• If You Are Unable to Swim Out of a Strong Current, Signal for Help
• Rely on Your Swimming Ability Rather Than a Flotation Device
• Look For, Read and Obey All Beach Safety Signs and Symbols
• If In Doubt, Just Stay Out!

Return to the Hale (Home) Aloha Page. You can also use the following links to continue your beach and ocean tour of Oahu's North Shore, South Shore, East Shore, or West Shore.

Or, you can go to the Beach Directory for a listing of all the beaches covered in these pages.

Suggestions, comments and recommendations are welcomed. These pages are a project of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, a not for profit, professional association of Hawaii's lifeguards devoted to the advancement of lifesaving services and public education on beach and ocean safety.

Webmaster: This page is maintained by J. B. Lee. You can reach me by e-mail at: jblee@aloha.com. Last modified: 22-Feb-2003 10:50 AM HST

The photos of Sunset Beach are by North Shore body boarding legend, Claudia Ferrari, and are used with her permission. Be sure to visit her website at http://www.claudiaferrari.com.

Her news page is updated nearly every day and has some great photos of North Shore breaks and it features events and competitions occuring on the North Shore.

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ALOHA . . . malama i ke kai!