Dawn patrol surfing in Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay, California

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

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

Sunrise

6:26 AM

First Light: 5:56 AM

Day length: 13h 44m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:26 AM

First light: 5:56 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Last light: 8:40 PM

Data from Bodega Bay / Doran Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:26 AM	8:10 PM	13h 44m
Tomorrow	6:27 AM	8:09 PM	13h 42m
Sun, Aug 16	6:28 AM	8:07 PM	13h 40m
Mon, Aug 17	6:29 AM	8:06 PM	13h 38m
Tue, Aug 18	6:29 AM	8:05 PM	13h 35m
Wed, Aug 19	6:30 AM	8:04 PM	13h 33m
Thu, Aug 20	6:31 AM	8:02 PM	13h 31m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

13h 44m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

13h 42m

Sun, Aug 16

Sunrise

6:28 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

13h 40m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Day Length

13h 38m

Tue, Aug 18

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

13h 35m

Wed, Aug 19

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

8:04 PM

Day Length

13h 33m

Thu, Aug 20

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

13h 31m

Best dawn patrol spots in Bodega Bay

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Bodega Bay / Doran Beach

Beginner friendly

Doran Beach inside Bodega Bay offers gentle beach break waves ideal for beginners. The outer reefs protect the bay from larger swells, so waves are usually small, but occasional NW swells can produce fun, rippable peaks.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Bodega Bay / Doran Beach

Beginner friendly

Dawn patrol access guide for Bodega Bay

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Bodega Bay / Doran Beach

beach

beginner

Early access

Short walk across the dunes to the water; watch out for bird nesting areas.

Parking

Park inside Doran Regional Park for a fee; spots are close to the beach.

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 Bodega Bay

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

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Sunset Sessions

Evening golden hour spots

Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Bodega Bay

: Dawn patrol in Bodega Bay 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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