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.
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
5:58 PMGolden Hour: 4:58 PM – 5:58 PM
Day length: 11h 9m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:48 AM
First light: 6:18 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Last light: 6:28 PM
Data from Lawai Beach · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:48 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 9m |
| Tomorrow | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 8m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 7m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 7m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 6m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Day Length
11h 9m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 8m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 7m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 7m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Day Length
11h 6m
Best sunset surf spots in Koloa
Featured Beaches
3 spots
Lawai Beach
IntermediateA small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.
Poipu Beach (Kauai)
Beginner friendlyPoipu Beach Park (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.
Waikoloa Village Lagoon
Beginner friendlyWaikoloa 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)
Sunset session picks in Koloa
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Poipu Beach (Kauai)
4.0(3)beach
beginner-intermediate
**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
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.
