Dawn patrol surfing in Cabo Pulmo

Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur

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

First light in Cabo Pulmo means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 3 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:16 AM
First 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 Boca Del Salado · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

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

5:50 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Best dawn patrol spots in Cabo Pulmo

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Dawn patrol access guide for Cabo Pulmo

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Boca Del Salado
reef
advanced

Boca del Salado is a mix of beach and reef peaks northeast of San José del Cabo. It is an easy trip from the Los Cabos airport area and works best on summer south swell. Urchins, rips and rocks are the main hazards.

Early access

Reachable by car from San José del Cabo. Bring water and sun protection.

Cabo Pulmo
point
advanced

Cabo Pulmo is the village and national marine park on the East Cape, protecting one of the few living coral reefs in the Gulf of California. The point here needs a south swell and suits experienced surfers. Treat the reef with care and follow park rules, since the coral is both a hazard and a protected resource.

Early access

Reached by the East Cape road. Check park regulations before going in the water.

Punta Arenas
point
intermediate

Punta Arenas is a sand point on the East Cape near Cabo Pulmo. It needs a large south swell to produce waves and is flat much of the time. When it works, it gives short rights over sand.

Early access

Free roadside parking and basic camping. Bring water, food and fuel.

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 Pulmo

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Cabo Pulmo

Dawn patrol in Cabo Pulmo 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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