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
7:04 AMFirst Light: 6:34 AM
Day length: 11h 36m
-3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:04 AM
First light: 6:34 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Last light: 7:10 PM
Data from Cayucos Pier (south side) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:04 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 36m |
| Tomorrow | 7:05 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 34m |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7:06 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 32m |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 7:06 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 30m |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 7:07 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 28m |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 7:08 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 25m |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 7:09 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 23m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Sat, Oct 10
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
Sun, Oct 11
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
6:36 PM
Day Length
11h 30m
Mon, Oct 12
Sunrise
7:07 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Day Length
11h 28m
Tue, Oct 13
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Day Length
11h 25m
Wed, Oct 14
Sunrise
7:09 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Day Length
11h 23m
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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