Dawn patrol surfing in Dillon Beach

Dillon Beach, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

First light in Dillon Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

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BeachHeightWindVerdict
Dillon Beach4.4 ft8 mph90/100

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Dillon Beach

Intermediate

Dillon Beach is the ocean-facing sandy shoreline at the northern entrance to Tomales Bay. Lawson’s Landing provides one route to its southern frontage.

Today's dawn patrol plan in Dillon Beach

Best window

2:30 PM–3:30 PM

incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle

Top picks

1Dillon Beach
4.4 ft8 mph
Glassy morning conditions before onshore windsLess crowded lineups at sunriseEast-facing beaches for sunrise viewsSpots with easy parking for early arrivals

Dawn patrol access guide for Dillon Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Dillon Beach
beach

Dillon Beach is the ocean-facing sandy shoreline at the northern entrance to Tomales Bay. Lawson’s Landing provides one route to its southern frontage.

Early access

Day-use beach parking is offered by Lawson’s Landing, subject to current hours, rates and availability. Follow marked routes and restrictions protecting dunes and wetlands.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Dillon Beach

Dawn patrol in Dillon Beach 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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