Dawn patrol surfing in El Rosario

El Rosario, Baja California

Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.

First light in El Rosario means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 3 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:47 AM
First Light: 6:17 AM

Day length: 11h 26m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:47 AM

First light: 6:17 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Last light: 6:42 PM

Data from Casas · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Day Length

11h 26m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 24m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:48 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

11h 22m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

11h 21m

Best dawn patrol spots in El Rosario

Dawn patrol access guide for El Rosario

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Casas
reef
advanced

Casas is a remote reef on the coast near El Rosario, the last town before Highway 1 turns inland. It has lefts and rights, but onshore wind is common, so timing matters. The reef is sharp.

Early access

Remote dirt road access. Bring water and supplies from El Rosario, and consider booties.

Punta Baja
reef
advanced

Punta Baja is the headland and fishing camp west of El Rosario, down a dirt road from Highway 1. It is a long point that needs the swell to line up, and it is inconsistent the rest of the time. The wind usually picks up in the afternoon.

Early access

Take the dirt road west from El Rosario toward the fishing camp. Bring supplies from town.

Punta San Antonio
point
advanced

Punta San Antonio is a remote point on the coast south of El Rosario. It is mainly a summer spot and sees few surfers.

Early access

Remote dirt road access. Bring everything you need.

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 El Rosario

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in El Rosario

Dawn patrol in El Rosario 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.

Check it, surf it, log it

Check the forecast, surf the session, log what happened — and build the record you'll compare every next call against.

Learn More

iPhone app is live. Android beta is open.