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
6:38 AMFirst Light: 6:08 AM
Day length: 10h 22m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:38 AM
First light: 6:08 AM
Sunset
5:00 PM
Last light: 5:30 PM
Data from Cayucos Pier (south side) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:38 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 22m |
| Tomorrow | 6:39 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 20m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:40 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 18m |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 6:41 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 17m |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 6:42 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 15m |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 6:43 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 14m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
5:00 PM
Day Length
10h 22m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
4:59 PM
Day Length
10h 20m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
4:58 PM
Day Length
10h 18m
Mon, Nov 16
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
4:58 PM
Day Length
10h 17m
Tue, Nov 17
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
4:57 PM
Day Length
10h 15m
Wed, Nov 18
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
4:57 PM
Day Length
10h 14m
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.
