Cayucos Pier (south side)
beach
lower-intermediate
User-friendly Central Coast beachbreak with consistent bars by the pier.
Early access
Use stair access south side.
Parking
Street parking near the pier; check signs.
Dawn patrol surfing in Cayucos
Cayucos, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Cayucos means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:01 AMFirst Light: 5:31 AM
Day length: 14h 0m
+1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:01 AM
First light: 5:31 AM
Sunset
8:01 PM
Last light: 8:31 PM
Data from Cayucos Pier (south side)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 0m |
| Tomorrow | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 2m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 3m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 5m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:58 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 6m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Sunset
8:01 PM
Day Length
14h 0m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
8:02 PM
Day Length
14h 2m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
8:03 PM
Day Length
14h 3m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
8:03 PM
Day Length
14h 5m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
8:04 PM
Day Length
14h 6m
Best dawn patrol spots in Cayucos
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Cayucos
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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 Cayucos
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cayucos
- Dawn patrol in Cayucos 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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