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

5:49 AM
First Light: 5:19 AM

Day length: 13h 4m

+1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:49 AM

First light: 5:19 AM

Sunset

6:53 PM

Last light: 7:23 PM

Data from Waikoloa Village Lagoon· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:49 AM

Sunset

6:53 PM

Day Length

13h 4m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

6:53 PM

Day Length

13h 5m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

13h 5m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

13h 6m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

13h 7m

Best dawn patrol spots in Waikoloa

Dawn patrol access guide for Waikoloa

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Waikoloa Village Lagoon
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.0(4)

Waikoloa Village Lagoon is a beach break in Waikoloa, HI. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents.

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

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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