Dawn patrol surfing in Bahía Tortugas

Bahía Tortugas, Baja California Sur

Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.

First light in Bahía Tortugas means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:41 AM
First Light: 6:11 AM

Day length: 11h 30m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:41 AM

First light: 6:11 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Last light: 6:41 PM

Data from Bahia Tortugas (Turtle Bay) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 30m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

11h 28m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

11h 27m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Day Length

11h 25m

Best dawn patrol spots in Bahía Tortugas

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Bahia Tortugas (Turtle Bay)

Intermediate

Bahía Tortugas, or Turtle Bay, is a fishing town on the Vizcaíno peninsula and a common stop for boats traveling the coast. The surf nearby is mostly small beach break that needs south swell.

Dawn patrol access guide for Bahía Tortugas

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Bahia Tortugas (Turtle Bay)
beach
intermediate

Bahía Tortugas, or Turtle Bay, is a fishing town on the Vizcaíno peninsula and a common stop for boats traveling the coast. The surf nearby is mostly small beach break that needs south swell.

Early access

A long road from Highway 1 across the Vizcaíno peninsula. The town has basic services.

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 Bahía Tortugas

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Bahía Tortugas

Dawn patrol in Bahía Tortugas 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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