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
6:34 AMFirst Light: 6:04 AM
Day length: 12h 18m
+1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:34 AM
First light: 6:04 AM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Last light: 7:22 PM
Data from Poipu Beach (Kauai) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:34 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 18m |
| Tomorrow | 6:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 20m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:32 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 21m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:31 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 22m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:30 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 23m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Day Length
12h 18m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Day Length
12h 20m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Day Length
12h 21m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Day Length
12h 22m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Day Length
12h 23m
Best dawn patrol spots in Koloa
Featured Beaches
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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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