Waikoloa Village Lagoon is a beach break in Waikoloa, HI. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents.
Dawn patrol surfing in Waikoloa
Waikoloa, Hawaii
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Waikoloa means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:14 AMDay length: 12h 3m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:14 AM
First light: 5:44 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Last light: 6:47 PM
Data from Waikoloa Village Lagoon · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:14 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 3m |
| Tomorrow | 6:14 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 2m |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 6:14 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 1m |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 6:15 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 0m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6:15 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 59m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 58m |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 56m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Day Length
12h 3m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Day Length
12h 2m
Tue, Sep 29
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Day Length
12h 1m
Wed, Sep 30
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Day Length
12h 0m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Day Length
11h 58m
Sat, Oct 3
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
6:12 PM
Day Length
11h 56m
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Dawn patrol access guide for Waikoloa
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 Waikoloa
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Waikoloa
- Dawn patrol in Waikoloa 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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