Sunset Point/Vals Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Sunset Point/Vals Reef Surf Guide

Sunset Point/Vals Reef in Oahu is an exposed reef break that is often working, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the south southeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. There is a right hand reef break. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of rocks and locals.

Sunset Point/Vals Reef Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	4.2
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	25.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sunset Point/Vals Reef:

The best conditions reported for surf at Sunset Point/Vals Reef occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Sunset Point/Vals Reef (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Sunset Point/Vals Reef with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 30% of the time in January while 51% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 19% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

30%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

51%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

19%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Sunset Point/Vals Reef Location Map

Interactive Sunset Point/Vals Reef surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Sunset Point/Vals Reef is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 20 km (12 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Sunset Point/Vals Reef is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 38 km (24 miles) away.

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Sunset Point/Vals Reef Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 17 October 2021, 08:23 Local Time

m, °C	Sunday 17
ft, °F	5AM	8AM	11AM	2PM
Wave (m)	NW	NW	NW	NW
Period (s)	12	12	12	12
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

What does Sunset Point/Vals Reef look like?

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Tides at Sunset Point/Vals Reef

Current tide and informaton

For Backyards, 11.0 km from Sunset Point/Vals Reef.

Next High Water: 12:56pm | 0.64m

Next Low Water: 07:29pm | 0.17m

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Sunset Point/Vals Reef Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25.9 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Sunset Point/Vals Reef won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 25.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite