Hāʻena Beach Park is the beach at Maniniholo Bay on Kauaʻi’s north shore, east of Mākua/Tunnels.
Early access
Check current county and ocean-safety notices. Winter and spring shorebreak and currents can be dangerous.
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 4 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:49 AMFirst Light: 6:19 AM
Day length: 11h 8m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:49 AM
First light: 6:19 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Last light: 6:27 PM
Data from Hāʻena Beach Park (Haena / Maniniholo) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 8m |
| Tomorrow | 6:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 7m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 6m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 6m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:52 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 5m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 8m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 7m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 6m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Day Length
11h 6m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Day Length
11h 5m
Best dawn patrol spots in Hanalei
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Hāʻena Beach Park (Haena / Maniniholo)
IntermediateHāʻena Beach Park is the beach at Maniniholo Bay on Kauaʻi’s north shore, east of Mākua/Tunnels.
Hanalei Bay (Kauai)
AdvancedHanalei 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
AdvancedHanalei (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.
Kēʻē Beach (Kee)
IntermediateKēʻē Beach is the north-shore beach at the end of Kūhiō Highway within Hāʻena State Park.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Dawn patrol access guide for Hanalei
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort
4.5(2)reef/point
intermediate-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.
Hanalei Bay (Kauai)
3.3(3)point
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.
Kēʻē Beach (Kee)
beach
Kēʻē Beach is the north-shore beach at the end of Kūhiō Highway within Hāʻena State Park.
Early access
Nonresident entry and parking require advance reservations. Check current State Parks and ocean-safety notices before travel.
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
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.
