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.
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 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:48 AMFirst Light: 6:18 AM
Day length: 11h 9m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:48 AM
First light: 6:18 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Last light: 6:28 PM
Data from Lawai Beach · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:48 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 9m |
| Tomorrow | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 8m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 7m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 7m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 6m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Day Length
11h 9m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 8m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 7m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 7m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Day Length
11h 6m
Best dawn patrol spots in Koloa
Featured Beaches
3 spots
Lawai Beach
IntermediateA small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.
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(3)
Dawn patrol access guide for Koloa
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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 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.
