Poipu Beach (Kauai)
4.0(3)beach
beginner-intermediate
**Poipu Beach Park** (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.
Dawn patrol surfing in Koloa
Koloa, Hawaii
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Koloa 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 AMFirst Light: 5:45 AM
Day length: 12h 56m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:15 AM
First light: 5:45 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Last light: 7:42 PM
Data from Poipu Beach (Kauai)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:15 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 56m |
| Tomorrow | 6:16 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 55m |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 6:16 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 54m |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:17 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 53m |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 6:17 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 52m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Day Length
12h 56m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day Length
12h 55m
Sat, Aug 15
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day Length
12h 54m
Sun, Aug 16
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day Length
12h 53m
Mon, Aug 17
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Day Length
12h 52m
Best dawn patrol spots in Koloa
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Poipu Beach (Kauai)
Beginner friendlyPoipu Beach Park (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.
Waikoloa Village Lagoon
Beginner friendlyWaikoloa Village Lagoon is a beach break in Waikoloa, HI. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents.
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Featured Beaches(2)
Dawn patrol access guide for Koloa
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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 Koloa
Conditions
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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