Dawn patrol surfing in Koloa

Koloa, Hawaii

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

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

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Koloa surf report today

BeachHeightWindVerdict
Lawai Beach0.5 ft22 mph90/100
Waikoloa Village Lagoon1.9 ft20 mph68/100
Poipu Beach (Kauai)0.5 ft22 mph58/100

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Featured Beaches(3)

Lawai Beach

Intermediate

A small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.

Poipu Beach (Kauai)

Beginner friendly

Poipu Beach Park (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.

Waikoloa Village Lagoon

Beginner friendly

Waikoloa Village Lagoon is a beach break in Waikoloa, HI. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents.

Today's dawn patrol plan in Koloa

Best window

2:30 PM–3:30 PM

incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle

Top picks

1Lawai Beach
0.5 ft22 mph
2Waikoloa Village Lagoon
1.9 ft20 mph
3Poipu Beach (Kauai)
0.5 ft22 mph
Glassy morning conditions before onshore windsLess crowded lineups at sunriseEast-facing beaches for sunrise viewsSpots with easy parking for early arrivals

Dawn patrol access guide for Koloa

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Lawai Beach
beach

A small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.

Early access

Approach from Lawai Road; the adjacent resort identifies this public shoreline destination.

Poipu Beach (Kauai)
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.0(3)

**Poipu Beach Park** (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Koloa

Dawn patrol in Koloa 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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