Dawn patrol surfing in Wailea

Wailea, Hawaii

Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.

First light in Wailea means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:23 AM
First Light: 5:53 AM

Day length: 11h 36m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:23 AM

First light: 5:53 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Last light: 6:30 PM

Data from Wailea Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

5:59 PM

Day Length

11h 35m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

5:58 PM

Day Length

11h 34m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

5:57 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Best dawn patrol spots in Wailea

Dawn patrol access guide for Wailea

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

A sandy crescent on South Maui’s Wailea resort coastline.

Early access

Use signed public beach access and the coastal beachwalk.

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 Wailea

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Wailea

Dawn patrol in Wailea 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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