Beach Guide

Hanauma Bay Sunset

Hanauma Bay Lookout · painted for this minute from Hanauma Bay’s own horizon and tonight’s cloud forecast

Fri Oct 30 · — HSTLIVE

Golden hour begins · the sun is 7° up · overcast at 80% · low clouds 44% on the horizon

The sun goes down at

5:28 PM

T-00:05:00

It drops behind land 737 m away to the west-south-west, 29 min before the official sunset time of 5:57 PM. Look west-south-west, to the right of Hanauma Bay. Golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.

Sunset Score · Getting cloudy (80% cover): the color may be muted. Thin high clouds (62%) that turn pink after the sun goes down; low clouds (46%) along the horizon could hide the sun a few minutes early.

4 PM · 5:23 PM · 9:30 PM

Prefer the real thing? Watch the live Hanauma Cam cam →

Tonight’s Lineup

artisans & buskers
🐠

Reef Fish

all day

🐢

Honu (Sea Turtles)

afternoon

🦈

Reef Sharks

outer reef

🪸

Coral Gardens

always

🌊

Crater Waves

at sunset

Know Before You Go

Entry fee

$25/adult

plus $3 parking; reservations required

Best light

morning

visibility best before afternoon crowds

Wildlife

400+ species

of fish plus turtles and rays

Lookout cam

highway view

the panoramic shot from Hanauma Bay Rd

see you at sunset

Tonight’s times, the week ahead and the year by month are below. Hanauma Lookout runs nightly, weather permitting, from about two hours before sunset.

What time is sunset at Hanauma Bay tonight?

Tonight, Friday, October 30, the sun sets at 5:57 PM at Hanauma Bay. From the sand it drops behind land 2418 feet away 29 min earlier, at 5:28 PM. Golden hour starts at 5:26 PM, and the sky stays light until about 6:19 PM. Tonight's Sunset Score is 6 out of 10. Getting cloudy (80% cover): the color may be muted.

Sunrise today was at 6:34 AM, which gives Hanauma Bay 11 hr 23 min of daylight. It is fully dark by about 6:45 PM.

Hanauma Bay sunset times this week

The next seven evenings at Hanauma Bay: when the sun goes down, when golden hour starts and when the last light fades, plus the Sunset Score from each night's cloud forecast.

DaySunsetGolden hourLast lightCloudScore
Tonight5:28 PMfrom 5:26 PM6:19 PM80%6/10
Sat Oct 315:28 PMfrom 5:25 PM6:19 PM96%3/10
Sun Nov 15:27 PMfrom 5:25 PM6:18 PM81%6/10
Mon Nov 25:27 PMfrom 5:24 PM6:18 PM0%5/10
Tue Nov 35:26 PMfrom 5:23 PM6:17 PM21%7/10
Wed Nov 45:25 PMfrom 5:23 PM6:17 PM11%7/10
Thu Nov 55:24 PMfrom 5:22 PM6:16 PM15%7/10

On nights the sun drops behind land, the table shows the time it disappears from the beach, which is earlier than the official sunset.

Where to watch the sunset at Hanauma Bay

Tonight the sun goes down in the west-south-west (253° on a compass), to the right of Hanauma Bay as you face the water. The favorite place to watch is Hanauma Bay Lookout.

Tonight’s timeline for Hanauma Lookout is at the top of this page.

Can’t make it to the beach? Watch the live Hanauma Cam cam at sunset.

Where the sun sets through the year

The spot where the sun sets moves along the horizon through the year. Around June 21 it goes down furthest north, in the west-north-west (294°); around December 21 it goes down furthest south, in the west-south-west (242°). In June it drops behind land 1608 feet away. In December it drops behind land 2881 feet away.

Golden hour and blue hour at Hanauma Bay

Golden hour tonight runs from 5:26 PM to sunset at 5:57 PM. The sun is low, the light is warm and soft, and shadows are long. It is the best time for photos of people on the beach.

Blue hour follows, from about 6:10 PM to 6:28 PM, when the sun is below the horizon and the sky turns deep blue. The first lights come on along the shore and the water holds the last of the color.

Hanauma Bay sunset times by month

Sunrise, sunset and daylight on the 15th of each month. Over the next year the earliest sunset is 5:49 PM (Thu Nov 26) and the latest is 7:18 PM (Sun Jul 4). Times are local and include daylight saving time where it applies.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
October 20266:28 AM6:08 PM11 hr 40 min
November 20266:43 AM5:51 PM11 hr 8 min
December 20267:02 AM5:53 PM10 hr 51 min
January 20277:12 AM6:11 PM10 hr 59 min
February 20277:03 AM6:30 PM11 hr 27 min
March 20276:41 AM6:41 PM12 hr 1 min
April 20276:13 AM6:51 PM12 hr 38 min
May 20275:54 AM7:03 PM13 hr 9 min
June 20275:50 AM7:15 PM13 hr 25 min
July 20275:59 AM7:17 PM13 hr 18 min
August 20276:11 AM7:03 PM12 hr 52 min
September 20276:19 AM6:36 PM12 hr 17 min

Tips for a great sunset at Hanauma Bay

  • Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. The best spots fill up, and the light is often at its best in the last half hour before the sun goes down.
  • Stay 20 minutes after. The clouds often light up brightest after the sun is gone, and most people have already left.
  • Check the Sunset Score. Scattered clouds make the most color. A clear sky gives a clean sunset that fades fast, and a heavy overcast can hide it.
  • Plan your parking. Sunset is a busy time at popular beaches. See Hanauma Bay parking for lots and rates.
  • Look at the water too. Today’s wind, waves and water temperature are on the Hanauma Bay conditions page.
  • Make a night of it. Find places to eat and sunset cruises and things to do at Hanauma Bay.

How we work out the sunset time

The official sunset time is when the top of the sun sinks below a flat sea horizon. We also check Hanauma Bay’s real horizon: the hills, headlands and islands you can see from the sand. When land is in the way, the sun disappears before the official time, and we show you that earlier time. The Sunset Score rates how colorful the sky should be from the cloud forecast at sunset. Buildings are not included, so a tall hotel beside you can still hide the last minute.

Hanauma Bay sunset FAQ

What time is sunset at Hanauma Bay today?

The sun sets at 5:57 PM at Hanauma Bay today (Friday, October 30). From the beach it drops behind land 29 min earlier, at 5:28 PM.

What time is sunrise at Hanauma Bay today?

The sun rose at 6:34 AM at Hanauma Bay today.

How many hours of daylight does Hanauma Bay get today?

11 hr 23 min of daylight, from 6:34 AM to 5:57 PM.

When is golden hour at Hanauma Bay tonight?

Golden hour at Hanauma Bay runs from 5:26 PM to sunset at 5:57 PM, when the sun is low and the light turns warm and soft. Blue hour follows, from 6:10 PM to 6:28 PM.

When does it get dark at Hanauma Bay tonight?

The sky stays light enough to see without a flashlight until about 6:19 PM, the end of civil twilight. It is fully dark by about 6:45 PM.

Will the sunset be good at Hanauma Bay tonight?

Tonight's Sunset Score is 6 out of 10, from the cloud forecast at sunset. Getting cloudy (80% cover): the color may be muted.

Which direction does the sun set at Hanauma Bay?

Tonight the sun sets in the west-south-west, at 253° on a compass. Through the year it moves between the west-north-west in June and the west-south-west in December.

Can you see the sun set over the water at Hanauma Bay?

Not tonight. The sun drops behind land 2418 feet away, to the west-south-west.

What are the earliest and latest sunset times at Hanauma Bay?

Over the next year the earliest sunset at Hanauma Bay is 5:49 PM on Thursday, November 26, and the latest is 7:18 PM on Sunday, July 4.

Where is the best place to watch the sunset at Hanauma Bay?

Hanauma Bay Lookout is the favorite spot at Hanauma Bay. Get there 30 to 45 minutes before sunset for a good place, and stay 20 minutes after for the afterglow.

Is there a live sunset cam at Hanauma Bay?

Yes. The Hanauma Cam live cam shows Hanauma Bay in real time, linked from this page.

Sunset tonight at beaches near Hanauma Bay

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Kailua Beach sunset9 mi5:57 PM
Kapalua Bay sunset68 mi5:54 PM
Ka'anapali Beach sunset69 mi5:54 PM
Wailea Beach sunset91 mi5:53 PM

See every beach on one map: sunset times tonight across the US →