Frailes South
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Frailes South is the reef just south of Los Frailes on the East Cape. Like its neighbor, it needs a southeast swell to break.
Early access
East Cape dirt road access.
Dawn patrol surfing in Cabo Frailes
Cabo Frailes, Baja California Sur
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Cabo Frailes means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:16 AMFirst Light: 5:46 AM
Day length: 11h 36m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:16 AM
First light: 5:46 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Last light: 6:22 PM
Data from Frailes South · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 36m |
| Tomorrow | 6:16 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 35m |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 6:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 34m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 6:17 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 32m |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 6:18 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 31m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 35m
Sun, Oct 18
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
Tue, Oct 20
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Day Length
11h 31m
Best dawn patrol spots in Cabo Frailes
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Frailes South
AdvancedFrailes South is the reef just south of Los Frailes on the East Cape. Like its neighbor, it needs a southeast swell to break.
Los Frailes
AdvancedLos Frailes is the bay just south of Cabo Pulmo on the East Cape, sheltered by the rocky headland of Cabo Frailes. The reef needs a southeast swell, which is most likely in summer and during tropical storm season.
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Featured Beaches(2)
Dawn patrol access guide for Cabo Frailes
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Los Frailes
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Los Frailes is the bay just south of Cabo Pulmo on the East Cape, sheltered by the rocky headland of Cabo Frailes. The reef needs a southeast swell, which is most likely in summer and during tropical storm season.
Early access
Reached by the East Cape dirt road. Services are very limited.
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 Cabo Frailes
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cabo Frailes
- Dawn patrol in Cabo Frailes 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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