Del Mar, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Del Mar means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:42 AMDay length: 12h 26m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:42 AM
First light: 6:12 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Last light: 7:37 PM
Data from Del Mar · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:42 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 26m |
| Tomorrow | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 28m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 30m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:38 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 32m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:36 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 34m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Day Length
12h 30m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day Length
12h 32m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day Length
12h 34m
2 spots
Del Mar (15th Street) represents rare reef amid miles of beachbreak, rated 7/10. Left-hand reef break (dominant) with shorter right receives swells 200-320° (center 250°).
Beachbreak near 15th Street and the river mouth with peaks that work best on SSW/WNW combo swells. Mid tide provides the best shape. When the river is flowing, peaks can get rippy. The river mouth creates a strong rip that can be turbo on big tide swings. Parking via meters and neighborhood streets.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
**Del Mar** (15th Street) represents rare reef amid miles of beachbreak, rated 7/10. Left-hand reef break (dominant) with shorter right receives swells 200-320° (center 250°).
15th St meters + neighborhood shuffle
Beachbreak near 15th Street and the river mouth with peaks that work best on SSW/WNW combo swells. Mid tide provides the best shape. When the river is flowing, peaks can get rippy. The river mouth creates a strong rip that can be turbo on big tide swings. Parking via meters and neighborhood streets.
15th St meters + neighborhood shuffle
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