A sandy beach between Kamaʻole Beach Parks I and III in Kīhei.
Early access
Reopened August11,2026 after storm repairs; respect barricades around restoration areas.
Dawn patrol surfing in Kihei
Kihei, Hawaii
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Kihei means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:19 AMFirst Light: 5:49 AM
Day length: 11h 52m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:19 AM
First light: 5:49 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Last light: 6:41 PM
Data from Kamaole Beach Park II · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:19 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 52m |
| Tomorrow | 6:19 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 51m |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6:19 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 50m |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 49m |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 6:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 48m |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 6:20 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 47m |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 6:20 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 46m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Day Length
11h 52m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
6:10 PM
Day Length
11h 51m
Thu, Oct 8
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
6:09 PM
Day Length
11h 50m
Fri, Oct 9
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Day Length
11h 49m
Sat, Oct 10
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
Sun, Oct 11
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Day Length
11h 47m
Mon, Oct 12
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Day Length
11h 46m
Best dawn patrol spots in Kihei
Featured Beaches
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Featured Beaches(2)
Dawn patrol access guide for Kihei
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Kihei Cove
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A small surfing cove at the south end of Kalama Park in Kīhei.
Early access
Use the public Cove Park shoreline entrance.
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 Kihei
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Kihei
- Dawn patrol in Kihei 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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