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

6:31 AM

First Light: 6:01 AM

Day length: 11h 50m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:31 AM

First light: 6:01 AM

Sunset

6:22 PM

Last light: 6:52 PM

Data from Lawai Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:31 AM	6:22 PM	11h 50m
Tomorrow	6:32 AM	6:21 PM	11h 49m
Fri, Oct 9	6:32 AM	6:20 PM	11h 48m
Sat, Oct 10	6:32 AM	6:19 PM	11h 47m
Sun, Oct 11	6:33 AM	6:18 PM	11h 45m
Mon, Oct 12	6:33 AM	6:17 PM	11h 44m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

6:22 PM

Day Length

11h 50m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

6:21 PM

Day Length

11h 49m

Fri, Oct 9

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

6:20 PM

Day Length

11h 48m

Sat, Oct 10

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

6:19 PM

Day Length

11h 47m

Sun, Oct 11

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

6:18 PM

Day Length

11h 45m

Mon, Oct 12

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

6:17 PM

Day Length

11h 44m

Best dawn patrol spots in Koloa

Featured Beaches

3 spots

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.

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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.

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.

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

Dawn Patrol

You're here

Sunset Sessions

Evening golden hour spots

Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

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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