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
7:10 PMGolden Hour: 6:10 PM – 7:10 PM
Day length: 13h 10m
+1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:00 AM
First light: 5:30 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Last light: 7:40 PM
Data from Poipu Beach (Kauai)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:00 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 10m |
| Tomorrow | 6:00 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 11m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:59 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 12m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:59 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 13m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:58 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 14m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day Length
13h 10m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day Length
13h 11m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day Length
13h 12m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day Length
13h 13m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Day Length
13h 14m
Best sunset surf spots in Koloa
Featured Beaches
2 spots
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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