Dawn patrol surfing in El Tezal

El Tezal, Baja California Sur

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

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

Sunrise

6:17 AM
First Light: 5:47 AM

Day length: 11h 37m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:17 AM

First light: 5:47 AM

Sunset

5:54 PM

Last light: 6:24 PM

Data from Monuments · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

5:54 PM

Day Length

11h 37m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:18 AM

Sunset

5:53 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:18 AM

Sunset

5:52 PM

Day Length

11h 34m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

5:52 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Tue, Oct 20

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

5:51 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Best dawn patrol spots in El Tezal

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Featured Beaches(1)

Monuments

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Monuments is the steep left at the east end of Cabo San Lucas bay, where deep water near the headland focuses west and southwest swell. It is one of the few spots near Cabo that picks up winter swell, and it is close to town. The takeoff zone is tight, and afternoon wind often ruins it.

Dawn patrol access guide for El Tezal

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Monuments
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Monuments is the steep left at the east end of Cabo San Lucas bay, where deep water near the headland focuses west and southwest swell. It is one of the few spots near Cabo that picks up winter swell, and it is close to town. The takeoff zone is tight, and afternoon wind often ruins it.

Early access

Access runs through a gated resort area on the Tourist Corridor; surfers are usually let in. Park above and take the trail down.

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 Tezal

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in El Tezal

Dawn patrol in El Tezal 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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