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Early Memories
When I was a grom learning to surf, Sunset seemed like one of the scariest waves in the world (along with a handful of others). There are many reasons for this, its sheer size, the location, the history of the place and of course seeing some pretty iconic shots make the cover of my favourite surf magazines! The shots were of massive stand-up barrels that literally make you go “WOAH” and huge drops out of the sky with such massive consequences should anything go wrong. While it looked scary it also makes you want to know more about the wave!
Sunset now, as I’ve become older, is less intimidating but still no less serious as a wave. Why? The sheer amount of water that moves around the joint, the size of the playing field and that it’s Hawaii where it can go from 5 ft to 50ft in a matter of hours. So, for Hurley to sponsoring the next WCT event there it’s quite enjoyable writing this article to give an idea of the wave and its location.
The Wave
The wave itself covers a couple of football fields; the playing arena out there is huge. From Vals (the inside reef) all the way over to Backyard’s way out the back to the right you can call ‘Sunset Beach’. But generally you’re surfing Inside Sunset, The West Bowl or The Point - depending on size and swell direction.
Side Note: Vals is an inside reef at Sunset where a lot of kids learn to, or progress surfing, in their early days. And Backyards is a wave that you escape the crowds to surf, but be careful out that way as you can your ass kicked real quick out there and not know which way is up.
The Inside Bowl is where you get barrelled or completely rinsed on the reef, it doesn’t always connect with the outside but when it does (on a more NNW swell) the wave becomes a glorious site where you can watch surfers ride huge mountains of water through into a wild tube.
Beyond the Inside Bowl is the West Peak (or Bowl), the owner of the notorious saying ‘I got rolled by a rogue West peak). It’s the peak that runs off a WNW swell that angles up from the deep channel and bowls back in on the reef creating big tepee type peaks.
From there you got the Point, which can resemble a point break in the right swell direction and allow you to get a really long ride - just be careful paddling back out otherwise you’ll wear a West peak on the head.
Wind wise you want E to SE winds which are cleaning the faces up and act like an offshore wind. Last point to make is, if you’re surfing Sunset - be fit, be ready. You snap a leash or your board out there, you’re in for a long, exhausting swim in. You have to swim into the waves to get to the beach, otherwise you’ll end up in the rip and out the back again.
Best Tide: Any
Best Swell Direction: Northwest
Best Wave Size: 6-10 Feet
Left/Right: Right Hander (although Andy and Kelly have both grabbed scoring waves on random lefts. They are freaks though.
Bottom: Reef/Coral and Sand
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Due to higher than usual order volumes, plus the need to maintain government density limits in our distribution centre, there may be some delays in the picking and dispatching of your purchase.
Pre-Christmas Delivery Deadlines:
We use StarTrack Express Delivery, a premium service which targets next business day delivery for Metro areas (excluding Perth and Darwin). This is the next business day after the parcel has been collected from our warehouse by StarTrack.
Our delivery partner has advised us that they expect high parcel volumes in their network throughout November and December.
We therefore advise that the last day to place an order with us and have the best chance of pre-Christmas delivery* will be as follows:
Destination State |
Metro |
Regional |
NSW / ACT | 17th December | 14th December |
VIC | 17th December | 14th December |
QLD | 17th December | 14th December |
SA | 17th December | 14th December |
TAS | 17th December | 14th December |
NT | 13th December | 8th December |
WA | 16th December | 10th December |
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Please note, delivery delays in New Zealand of up to 3-5 business days can be expected.
For orders placed by 11am we aim to dispatch all orders the same day. If you place your order after 11am, orders will be dispatched the next working day.
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– FREE for orders valued over $150AUD
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– Delivery 3-5 business days everywhere else
For orders placed by 11am we aim to dispatch all orders the same day. If you place your order after 11am, orders will be dispatched the next working day.
Fast & Easy 30 Day Returns
We want to make sure that you’re happy with your items, so we will gladly provide an exchange, online store credit or refund your item(s) if you change your mind.
Due to the volume of orders during peak times & public holiday periods (VIC), processing delays of 3-5 business days upon receiving your return can be expected. Rest assured, once it has been processed, you will be notified via a confirmation email.
Worry-free Extended 60 Day Returns
In the spirit of Gift Gifting, we are extending our returns policy. Any online orders placed from the 1st of November, 2023 - 21st of December, 2023 will be eligible for extended 60 day returns.
We want to make sure that you’re happy with your items, so we will gladly exchange, give an online store credit or refund your item(s) if you change your mind. In order for us to do so we just need:
When returning boxed goods, please pack inside our resealable satchel. If the original packaging is damaged or in unsatisfactory condition, we may be unable to accept your return. Customers are responsible for covering the cost of posting their order back.
Use the chart below to determine your size. If you’re on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your measurements for chest and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the size indicated by your chest measurement.
Size | CHEST (cm) | WAIST (cm) | HIPS (cm) |
XS | 86-92 | 69-74 | 88-93 |
S | 92-97 | 74-79 | 93-98 |
M | 97-102 | 79-84 | 98-103 |
L | 102-107 | 84-92 | 103-111 |
XL | 107-114 | 92-102 | 111-121 |
XXL | 114-122 | 102-112 | 121-131 |
To find your clothing size, please follow the tips below:
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Hips: Place your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape measure horizontally.
Use the chart below to determine your size, if you're in between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit.
Size | Alpha Size | Waist CM | Hips CM |
28 | XS | 69-71 | 88-90 |
29 | XS | 71-74 | 90-93 |
30 | S | 74-76 | 93-95 |
31 | S | 76-79 | 95-98 |
32 | M | 79-81 | 98-100 |
33 | M | 81-84 | 100-103 |
34 | L | 84-86 | 103-106 |
36 | L | 86-92 | 106-111 |
38 | XL | 92-97 | 111-116 |
40 | XL | 97-102 | 116-121 |
42 | XXL | 102-107 | 121-126 |
44 | XXL | 107-112 | 126-131 |
Use the chart below to determine your size. If you’re on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a snug, watertight fit. All body types are different – this scale provides an approximate weight and height range to find your appropriate size.
Size | Height CM | Weight KG |
XS | 163 - 168 | 52 - 61 |
S | 170 - 173 | 61 - 68 |
ST | 173 - 183 | 66 - 73 |
MS | 168 - 173 | 66 - 75 |
M | 173 - 178 | 68 - 77 |
MT | 183 - 191 | 75 - 82 |
LS | 168 - 175 | 75 - 84 |
L | 178 - 183 | 79 - 86 |
LT | 188 - 193 | 84 - 91 |
XLS | 173 - 178 | 91 - 100 |
XL | 178 - 188 | 86 - 98 |
US/AU Men | UK | EU | Length (CM) |
---|---|---|---|
6 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 23.7 |
6.5 | 6 | 39 | 24.1 |
7 | 6 | 40 | 24.5 |
7.5 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 25 |
8 | 7 | 41 | 25.4 |
8.5 | 7.5 | 42 | 25.8 |
9 | 8 | 42.5 | 26.2 |
9.5 | 8.5 | 43 | 26.7 |
10 | 9 | 44 | 27.1 |
10.5 | 9.5 | 44.5 | 27.5 |
11 | 10 | 45 | 27.9 |
11.5 | 10.5 | 46 | 28.3 |
12 | 11 | 46.5 | 28.8 |
12.5 | 11.5 | 47.5 | 29.2 |
13 | 12 | 47.5 | 29.6 |
To find your clothing size, please follow the tips below:
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Hips: Place your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape measure horizontally.
Use the chart below to determine your size, if you're in between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your measurements for chest and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the size indicated by your chest measurement.
Size | Chest CM | Waist CM | Hips CM |
XS | 77-84 | 57-64 | 84-88 |
S | 84-89 | 64-69 | 88-93 |
M | 89-94 | 69-74 | 93-98 |
L | 94-99 | 74-79 | 98-103 |
XL | 99-104 | 79-84 | 103-108 |
To find your clothing size, please follow the tips below:
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Hips: Place your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape measure horizontally.
Use the chart below to determine your size, if you're in between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your measurements for hips and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the one indicated by your hip measurement.
Size | Waist CM | Hips CM |
XS | 58-63 | 82.5-87.5 |
S | 63-68 | 87.5-92.5 |
M | 68-74 | 92.5-97.5 |
L | 74-79 | 97.5-102.5 |
XL | 79-84 | 102.5-108 |
Use the chart below to determine your size. If you’re on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a snug, watertight fit. All body types are different – this scale provides an approximate weight and height range to find your appropriate size.
Size | Height CM | Weight KG |
4 | 152-160 | 43-52 |
6 | 157-165 | 48-57 |
8 | 165-173 | 52-61 |
10 | 170-175 | 57-66 |
12 | 173-178 | 61-70 |
14 | 175-180 | 66-77 |
US/AU Women | UK | EU | Length (CM) |
5 | 2.5 | 35.5 | 22 |
5.5 | 3 | 36 | 22.4 |
6 | 3.5 | 36.5 | 22.9 |
6.5 | 4 | 37.5 | 23.3 |
7 | 4.5 | 38 | 23.7 |
7.5 | 5 | 38.5 | 24.1 |
8 | 5.5 | 39 | 24.5 |
8.5 | 6 | 40 | 25 |
9 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 25.4 |
9.5 | 7 | 41 | 25.8 |
10 | 7.5 | 42 | 26.2 |
10.5 | 8 | 42.5 | 26.7 |
11 | 8.5 | 43 | 27.1 |
11.5 | 9 | 44 | 27.5 |
12 | 9.5 | 44.5 | 27.9 |
To find your swimwear size, please follow the tips below:
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Hips: Place your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape measure horizontally.
Use the chart below to determine your size, if you're in between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your measurements for chest and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the size indicated by your chest measurement.
Size | Bust CM | Waist CM | Hips CM |
XS | 77-84 | 57-64 | 84-88 |
S | 84-89 | 64-69 | 88-93 |
M | 89-94 | 69-74 | 93-98 |
L | 94-99 | 74-79 | 98-103 |
XL | 99-104 | 79-84 | 103-108 |
To find your size, please follow the tips below:
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Hips: Place your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape measure horizontally.
Height: Without shoes, measure straight down from the crown of your head to the floor.
Use the chart below to determine your size. If you’re on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your measurements for chest and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the size indicated by your chest measurement.
Size | WAIST (cm) | CHEST (cm) | HIPS (cm) | HEIGHT (cm) | AGE |
XS | 58-61 | 64.5-66 | 68.5-71 | 122-128 | 6-7 |
S | 61-64 | 66-69 | 71-74.5 | 128-137 | 8-9 |
M | 64-69 | 69-75 | 74.5-79.5 | 137-147 | 10-11 |
L | 69-74 | 75-81.5 | 79.5-84.5 | 147-158 | 12-13 |
XL | 74-76 | 81.5-88.5 | 84.5-89.5 | 158-170 | 14+ |
To find your size, please follow the tips below:
Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, holding the tape measure horizontally.
Hips: Place your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape measure horizontally.
Height: Without shoes, measure straight down from the crown of your head to the floor.
Use the chart below to determine your size. If you’re on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your measurements for chest and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the size indicated by your hip measurement.
Size | ALPHA SIZE | WAIST (cm) | HIPS (cm) |
8 | S | 61-64 | 71-74 |
10 | M | 64-66 | 74-76 |
12 | M | 66-69 | 76-79 |
14 | L | 69-71 | 79-81 |
16 | L | 71-74 | 81-84 |
18 | XL | 74-76 | 84-86 |
20 | XL | 76-79 | 86-89 |
Length: Your wetsuit should land right at the cuff of your wrist and ankles. Too short or too long will contribute to discomfort and the flushing of water.
No Excess Material: Your wetsuit should fit as snug as possible for maximum performance. Any excess material will build up slack, leaving room for water to enter your suit and possible chafing when paddling.
Use the chart below to determine your size. If you’re on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a snug, watertight fit. All body types are different – this scale provides an approximate weight and height range to find your appropriate size.
Size | HEIGHT (cm) | WEIGHT (kg) | CHEST (cm) | WAIST (cm) |
8 | 132-140 | 27-34 | 66-71 | 56-61 |
10 | 140-147 | 34-41 | 71-76 | 61-66 |
12 | 147-155 | 41-48 | 74-79 | 64-69 |
14 | 155-163 | 48-54 | 79-84 | 66-71 |
16 | 163-170 | 54-61 | 84-89 | 69-74 |
Use your measurements and the chart below to determine your shoe size.
Please Note: Your Heel-to-to measurement (cm) may be slightly shorter than the CM measurement you will find on your shoe box. We have made minor adjustments in some cases to account for the materials of the shoe to ensure a proper fit.
Size | UK | EU | LENGTH (cm) |
1Y | 13.5 | 32 | 19.5 |
1.5Y | 1 | 33 | 19.9 |
2Y | 1.5 | 33.5 | 20.3 |
2.5Y | 2 | 34 | 20.7 |
3Y | 2.5 | 35 | 21.2 |
3.5Y | 3 | 35.5 | 21.6 |
4Y | 3.5 | 36 | 22 |
4.5Y | 4 | 36.5 | 22.4 |
5Y | 4.5 | 37.5 | 22.9 |
5.5Y | 5 | 38 | 23.3 |
6Y | 5.5 | 38.5 | 23.7 |
6.5Y | 6 | 39 | 24.1 |
7Y | 6 | 40 | 24.5 |
Measure the circumference of your head using a measuring tape. Wrap it around your head at the point where the hat will sit (about an inch above your eyebrows).
Use the chart below to determine your size. If you’re on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit.
Size | NUMERIC SIZE (in.) | HEAD SIZE (cm) |
Fitted S/M | 6 7/8 - 7 3/8 | 55 - 59 |
Fitted L/XL | 7 1/8 - 7 5/8 | 57 - 61 |
Adjustable - Men | 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 | 54 - 62 |
Size | NUMERIC SIZE (in.) | HEAD SIZE (cm) |
Fitted S/M | 6 7/8 - 7 3/8 | 55 - 59 |
Fitted L/XL | 7 1/8 - 7 5/8 | 57 - 61 |
Adjustable - Men | 6 3/4 - 7 1/2 | 54 - 62 |
Size | NUMERIC SIZE (in.) | HEAD SIZE (cm) |
One Size Fits All - Youth | 6 5/8 - 7 | 53.5 - 56 |