Sunset sessions in Koloa

Koloa, Hawaii

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

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.

Sunset

6:11 PM

Golden Hour: 5:11 PM – 6:11 PM

Day length: 11h 35m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:36 AM

First light: 6:06 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Last light: 6:41 PM

Data from Lawai Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:36 AM	6:11 PM	11h 35m
Tomorrow	6:37 AM	6:10 PM	11h 33m
Wed, Oct 21	6:37 AM	6:09 PM	11h 32m
Thu, Oct 22	6:37 AM	6:09 PM	11h 31m
Fri, Oct 23	6:38 AM	6:08 PM	11h 30m
Sat, Oct 24	6:38 AM	6:07 PM	11h 29m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 35m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

11h 31m

Fri, Oct 23

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Day Length

11h 30m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

6:07 PM

Day Length

11h 29m

Best sunset surf spots in Koloa

Featured Beaches

3 spots

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.

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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.

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.

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 Koloa

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

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Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

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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