Sunset sessions in Hanalei

Hanalei, Hawaii

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Hanalei can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

6:31 PM

Golden Hour: 5:31 PM – 6:31 PM

Day length: 12h 3m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:29 AM

First light: 5:59 AM

Sunset

6:31 PM

Last light: 7:01 PM

Data from Hanalei Bay (Kauai) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:29 AM	6:31 PM	12h 3m
Tomorrow	6:29 AM	6:30 PM	12h 2m
Tue, Sep 29	6:29 AM	6:29 PM	12h 0m
Wed, Sep 30	6:30 AM	6:28 PM	11h 59m
Thu, Oct 1	6:30 AM	6:28 PM	11h 58m
Fri, Oct 2	6:30 AM	6:27 PM	11h 56m
Sat, Oct 3	6:30 AM	6:26 PM	11h 55m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

6:31 PM

Day Length

12h 3m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

6:30 PM

Day Length

12h 2m

Tue, Sep 29

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

6:29 PM

Day Length

12h 0m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

6:28 PM

Day Length

11h 59m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

6:28 PM

Day Length

11h 58m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

6:27 PM

Day Length

11h 56m

Sat, Oct 3

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

6:26 PM

Day Length

11h 55m

Best sunset surf spots in Hanalei

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

Advanced

Hanalei Bay (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort

Advanced

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

Advanced

Hanalei Bay (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort

Advanced

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.

Sunset session picks in Hanalei

West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort

reef/point

intermediate-advanced

4.5(2)

Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.

Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

point

advanced

3.3(3)

**Hanalei Bay** (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.

Sunset session tips

West-facing beaches for stunning sunset views
Often cleaner afternoon conditions
Golden hour photography opportunities
After-work session favorites

Surf Guides for Hanalei

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

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Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Hanalei

: The best sunset sessions in Hanalei are at Hanalei Bay (Kauai), Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort. These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.
: Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.

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