Dawn patrol surfing in Camalú

Camalú, Baja California

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

First light in Camalú means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 4 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:48 AM
First Light: 6:18 AM

Day length: 11h 25m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:48 AM

First light: 6:18 AM

Sunset

6:13 PM

Last light: 6:43 PM

Data from Camalu · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:48 AM

Sunset

6:13 PM

Day Length

11h 25m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Day Length

11h 23m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 21m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

11h 19m

Best dawn patrol spots in Camalú

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Dawn patrol access guide for Camalú

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Camalu
point
advanced

Camalú is a farming town on Highway 1 in the San Quintín valley, with a rocky point on the coast nearby. It is a quieter stop than the better-known spots to the north.

Early access

Reached from the town of Camalú. Supplies are available in town.

Punta San Jacinto, better known as Shipwrecks, is the right point south of Camalú with the rusting hull of a wrecked ship on the beach. It is a well-known camping stop on the Highway 1 route. The wreck is a hazard in the lineup, so know where it is before you paddle out.

Early access

Dirt road access from Highway 1 near San Jacinto. Camping is informal.

Rincon De Baja
point
intermediate

Rincón de Baja is a sheltered point near Camalú. It does not break often, but its shape keeps it cleaner than the open beaches when the wind comes up.

Early access

Access is informal and can change.

Roberts Left
reef
advanced

Robert's Left is a reef near Camalú, south of Colonet. It is mainly a winter wave, when west swell and a northeast wind line up. The rocks at the takeoff and exit need attention.

Early access

Access is informal from the Camalú area and can change.

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 Camalú

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Camalú

Dawn patrol in Camalú 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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