Dawn patrol surfing in Kahuku

Kahuku, Hawaii

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

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

Sunrise

5:58 AM
First Light: 5:28 AM

Day length: 13h 21m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:58 AM

First light: 5:28 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Last light: 7:49 PM

Data from Backyards· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

13h 21m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

13h 20m

Wed, Jul 15

Sunrise

5:59 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

13h 20m

Thu, Jul 16

Sunrise

5:59 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

13h 19m

Fri, Jul 17

Sunrise

5:59 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

13h 19m

Sat, Jul 18

Sunrise

6:00 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

13h 18m

Best dawn patrol spots in Kahuku

Dawn patrol access guide for Kahuku

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Backyards
reef
advanced

Backyards is a broad reef zone east of Sunset with multiple powerful peaks and exposure to north and northeast swell. The open playing field can look inviting, but currents, shifting peaks, and shallow reef require advanced judgment.

Early access

Enter only through confirmed public access and study the current because the lineup spans a wide reef.

Parking

Use legal public parking and respect resort, residential, and private-property boundaries.

Velzyland
reef
advanced

Velzyland is a fast North Shore right that can deliver clean barrels and high-performance walls over shallow reef. The takeoff is compact and the wave becomes demanding as winter swell grows.

Early access

Follow a confirmed public route, avoid private land, and watch the current and reef before paddling.

Parking

Use legal public parking only and do not block residences, farm roads, or highway access.

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 Kahuku

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Kahuku

Dawn patrol in Kahuku 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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