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 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 1 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
6:52 PMGolden Hour: 5:52 PM – 6:52 PM
Day length: 12h 18m
+1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:34 AM
First light: 6:04 AM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Last light: 7:22 PM
Data from Poipu Beach (Kauai) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:34 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 18m |
| Tomorrow | 6:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 20m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:32 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 21m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:31 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 22m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:30 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 23m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Day Length
12h 18m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Day Length
12h 20m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Day Length
12h 21m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Day Length
12h 22m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Day Length
12h 23m
Best sunset surf spots in Koloa
Featured Beaches
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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(2)
Sunset session picks in Koloa
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
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 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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