Dawn patrol surfing in Waimanalo

Waimanalo, Hawaii

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

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

Sunrise

5:57 AM
First Light: 5:27 AM

Day length: 13h 20m

Same as yesterday

Sunrise

5:57 AM

First light: 5:27 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Last light: 7:47 PM

Data from Makapuʻu· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:57 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

13h 20m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

13h 19m

Wed, Jul 15

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Day Length

13h 18m

Thu, Jul 16

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Day Length

13h 18m

Fri, Jul 17

Sunrise

5:59 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Day Length

13h 17m

Sat, Jul 18

Sunrise

5:59 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Day Length

13h 17m

Best dawn patrol spots in Waimanalo

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Featured Beaches(1)

Makapuʻu

Intermediate

Makapuʻu is an exposed windward beach known for energetic shorebreak, bodysurfing, and short surfable peaks. Trade swell is frequent, but current, rocks, and heavy shorebreak make it unsuitable for novice board surfers when active.

Dawn patrol access guide for Waimanalo

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Makapuʻu
beach
upper-intermediate

Makapuʻu is an exposed windward beach known for energetic shorebreak, bodysurfing, and short surfable peaks. Trade swell is frequent, but current, rocks, and heavy shorebreak make it unsuitable for novice board surfers when active.

Early access

Check with lifeguards, identify swimming and bodysurfing zones, and choose an entry away from rocks.

Parking

Use Makapuʻu Beach Park parking and observe posted hours. Lots fill on weekends and holidays.

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 Waimanalo

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Waimanalo

Dawn patrol in Waimanalo 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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