Backwash
beach
intermediate
Backwash is a beach in the Cabo San Lucas area that needs a solid southeast to south swell to break, so it is inconsistent.
Early access
Reached from the Cabo San Lucas area.
Dawn patrol surfing in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Cabo San Lucas means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 4 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:17 AMFirst Light: 5:47 AM
Day length: 11h 37m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:17 AM
First light: 5:47 AM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Last light: 6:24 PM
Data from Backwash · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:17 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 37m |
| Tomorrow | 6:18 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 36m |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 6:18 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 34m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 6:19 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 33m |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 6:19 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 32m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Day Length
11h 37m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Sun, Oct 18
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Tue, Oct 20
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
Best dawn patrol spots in Cabo San Lucas
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Backwash
IntermediateBackwash is a beach in the Cabo San Lucas area that needs a solid southeast to south swell to break, so it is inconsistent.
Bahia Chileno
AdvancedBahía Chileno is a sheltered bay on the Tourist Corridor, better known for swimming and snorkeling. The reef only breaks on a strong south-southeast swell, and it is inconsistent.
La Punta
AdvancedLa Punta is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that works on south swell and can get crowded when it breaks.
Rancho San Carlos
AdvancedRancho San Carlos is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that picks up south-southeast swell in summer.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Dawn patrol access guide for Cabo San Lucas
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Bahia Chileno
reef
advanced
Bahía Chileno is a sheltered bay on the Tourist Corridor, better known for swimming and snorkeling. The reef only breaks on a strong south-southeast swell, and it is inconsistent.
Early access
Signed public access from the Tourist Corridor with parking close to the beach.
La Punta
reef
advanced
La Punta is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that works on south swell and can get crowded when it breaks.
Early access
Reached from the Cabo San Lucas area.
Rancho San Carlos
reef
advanced
Rancho San Carlos is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that picks up south-southeast swell in summer.
Early access
Reached from the Cabo San Lucas area.
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 San Lucas
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cabo San Lucas
- Dawn patrol in Cabo San Lucas 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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