Sunset sessions in Koloa

Koloa, Hawaii

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

After-work glass-offs in Koloa 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.

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Koloa surf report today

BeachHeightWindVerdict
Lawai Beach0.5 ft22 mph90/100
Waikoloa Village Lagoon1.9 ft20 mph68/100
Poipu Beach (Kauai)0.5 ft22 mph58/100

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Featured Beaches(3)

Lawai Beach

Intermediate

A small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.

Poipu Beach (Kauai)

Beginner friendly

Poipu Beach Park (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.

Waikoloa Village Lagoon

Beginner friendly

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

Today's sunset plan in Koloa

Best window

2:30 PM–3:30 PM

incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle

Top picks

1Lawai Beach
0.5 ft22 mph
2Waikoloa Village Lagoon
1.9 ft20 mph
3Poipu Beach (Kauai)
0.5 ft22 mph
West-facing beaches for stunning sunset viewsOften cleaner afternoon conditionsGolden hour photography opportunitiesAfter-work session favorites

Sunset session picks in Koloa

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

Lawai Beach
beach

A small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.

Evening access

Approach from Lawai Road; the adjacent resort identifies this public shoreline destination.

Poipu Beach (Kauai)
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.0(3)

**Poipu Beach Park** (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Koloa

The best sunset sessions in Koloa are at Lawai Beach, Poipu Beach (Kauai), Waikoloa Village Lagoon. 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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