Dawn patrol surfing in Hanalei

Hanalei, Hawaii

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

First light in Hanalei means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:26 AM

First Light: 5:56 AM

Day length: 12h 13m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:26 AM

First light: 5:56 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Last light: 7:09 PM

Data from Hanalei Bay (Kauai) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:26 AM	6:39 PM	12h 13m
Tomorrow	6:27 AM	6:38 PM	12h 12m
Mon, Sep 21	6:27 AM	6:37 PM	12h 10m
Tue, Sep 22	6:27 AM	6:36 PM	12h 9m
Wed, Sep 23	6:28 AM	6:35 PM	12h 8m
Thu, Sep 24	6:28 AM	6:34 PM	12h 7m
Fri, Sep 25	6:28 AM	6:33 PM	12h 5m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day Length

12h 13m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

6:38 PM

Day Length

12h 12m

Mon, Sep 21

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

6:37 PM

Day Length

12h 10m

Tue, Sep 22

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

6:36 PM

Day Length

12h 9m

Wed, Sep 23

Sunrise

6:28 AM

Sunset

6:35 PM

Day Length

12h 8m

Thu, Sep 24

Sunrise

6:28 AM

Sunset

6:34 PM

Day Length

12h 7m

Fri, Sep 25

Sunrise

6:28 AM

Sunset

6:33 PM

Day Length

12h 5m

Best dawn patrol spots in Hanalei

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

Advanced

Hanalei Bay (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort

Advanced

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

Advanced

Hanalei Bay (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort

Advanced

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.

Dawn patrol access guide for Hanalei

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort

reef/point

intermediate-advanced

4.5(2)

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.

Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

point

advanced

3.3(3)

**Hanalei Bay** (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.

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 Hanalei

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

You're here

Sunset Sessions

Evening golden hour spots

Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Hanalei

: Dawn patrol in Hanalei 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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