Dawn patrol surfing in Estero de la Bocana

Estero de la Bocana, Baja California Sur

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

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

Sunrise

6:36 AM
First Light: 6:06 AM

Day length: 11h 31m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:36 AM

First light: 6:06 AM

Sunset

6:07 PM

Last light: 6:37 PM

Data from La Bocana (Abreojos / Mulegé Municipality) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

6:07 PM

Day Length

11h 31m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

6:06 PM

Day Length

11h 30m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

6:05 PM

Day Length

11h 28m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

6:04 PM

Day Length

11h 27m

Best dawn patrol spots in Estero de la Bocana

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Featured Beaches(1)

La Bocana (Abreojos / Mulegé Municipality)

Intermediate

La Bocana is a small village at the mouth of a lagoon northwest of Punta Abreojos. The sandbars at the mouth produce shifting rights, with a left off the point on some swells. It is a quieter alternative to the Abreojos points.

Dawn patrol access guide for Estero de la Bocana

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

La Bocana (Abreojos / Mulegé Municipality)
point
intermediate

La Bocana is a small village at the mouth of a lagoon northwest of Punta Abreojos. The sandbars at the mouth produce shifting rights, with a left off the point on some swells. It is a quieter alternative to the Abreojos points.

Early access

Dirt road access; high clearance helps, especially after rain. No facilities at the break.

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 Estero de la Bocana

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Estero de la Bocana

Dawn patrol in Estero de la Bocana 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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