Dawn patrol surfing in Ewa Beach

Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.

First light in Ewa Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:15 AM
First Light: 5:45 AM

Day length: 12h 40m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:15 AM

First light: 5:45 AM

Sunset

6:55 PM

Last light: 7:25 PM

Data from White Plains · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

6:55 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

12h 39m

Sat, Aug 29

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

6:53 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Sun, Aug 30

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Day Length

12h 36m

Best dawn patrol spots in Ewa Beach

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Featured Beaches(1)

White Plains

Beginner friendly

White Plains is a broad, forgiving beach break with several peaks and a long history as an Oʻahu learning beach. It is usually softer than the island’s reef breaks but can develop shorebreak and rips when south or west swell rises.

Dawn patrol access guide for Ewa Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

White Plains
beach
beginner

White Plains is a broad, forgiving beach break with several peaks and a long history as an Oʻahu learning beach. It is usually softer than the island’s reef breaks but can develop shorebreak and rips when south or west swell rises.

Early access

Walk through the beach park and choose a peak away from swimmers and surf lessons.

Parking

Use the public beach parking lot and observe posted closing times. Weekends fill early.

Dawn patrol tips

  • Glassy morning conditions before onshore winds
  • Less crowded lineups at sunrise
  • East-facing beaches for sunrise views
  • Spots with easy parking for early arrivals

Surf Guides for Ewa Beach

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
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Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Ewa Beach

Dawn patrol in Ewa Beach typically starts at first light, around 30 minutes before sunrise. This gives you the glassiest conditions before onshore winds develop.
Early morning offers glassy conditions, fewer crowds, and calmer winds. Water temperature is also warmer relative to air temperature at sunrise.

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