Dawn patrol surfing in Kapolei

Kapolei, Hawaii

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

First light in Kapolei 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 Tracks · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

6:55 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

12h 39m

Sat, Aug 29

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Sun, Aug 30

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

6:53 PM

Day Length

12h 36m

Mon, Aug 31

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Tue, Sep 1

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Wed, Sep 2

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

6:50 PM

Day Length

12h 33m

Best dawn patrol spots in Kapolei

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Featured Beaches(1)

Tracks

Intermediate

Tracks is a west-side reef zone with shifting lefts and rights that can receive both wrapping northwest energy and summer south swell. Quality depends on swell angle, tide, and the current sand-and-reef setup.

Dawn patrol access guide for Kapolei

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Tracks
reef
intermediate

Tracks is a west-side reef zone with shifting lefts and rights that can receive both wrapping northwest energy and summer south swell. Quality depends on swell angle, tide, and the current sand-and-reef setup.

Early access

Do not cross active rail infrastructure or private land. Use a verified public route and turn around if access is closed.

Parking

Use only legal public parking and obey railroad, utility, and posted access restrictions.

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 Kapolei

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 Kapolei

Dawn patrol in Kapolei 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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