Avila Beach
beach
beginner
Sheltered south-facing beach in San Luis Bay with gentle waves.
Early access
Multiple stairways along the promenade.
Parking
Downtown lots near the beach; pay kiosks.
Dawn patrol surfing in Avila Beach
Avila Beach, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Avila Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:44 AMFirst Light: 6:14 AM
Day length: 12h 34m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:44 AM
First light: 6:14 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM
Last light: 7:47 PM
Data from Avila Beach · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:44 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 34m |
| Tomorrow | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 31m |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 29m |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 6:46 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 27m |
| Wed, Sep 16 | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 25m |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 6:47 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 23m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM
Day Length
12h 34m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:16 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Mon, Sep 14
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Tue, Sep 15
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 27m
Wed, Sep 16
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Thu, Sep 17
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day Length
12h 23m
Best dawn patrol spots in Avila Beach
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Avila Beach
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Dawn patrol tips
- Glassy morning conditions before onshore winds
- Less crowded lineups at sunrise
- East-facing beaches for sunrise views
- Spots with easy parking for early arrivals
Surf Guides for Avila Beach
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Avila Beach
- Dawn patrol in Avila Beach typically starts at first light, around 30 minutes before sunrise. This gives you the glassiest conditions before onshore winds develop.
- Early morning offers glassy conditions, fewer crowds, and calmer winds. Water temperature is also warmer relative to air temperature at sunrise.
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