Campus Point (UCSB)
point
beginner
Right point with long, soft walls. Best on souths; fun on clean winter wrap.
Early access
Cliff paths; mind tides at the base.
Parking
Use campus structures; walk paths to the point.
Dawn patrol surfing in Goleta
Goleta, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Goleta means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:51 AMFirst Light: 6:21 AM
Day length: 12h 1m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:51 AM
First light: 6:21 AM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Last light: 7:22 PM
Data from Campus Point (UCSB) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:51 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 1m |
| Tomorrow | 6:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 59m |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 6:52 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 57m |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 6:53 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 55m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6:54 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 52m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:55 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 50m |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6:55 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 48m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Day Length
12h 1m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
6:51 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Tue, Sep 29
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
6:49 PM
Day Length
11h 57m
Wed, Sep 30
Sunrise
6:53 AM
Sunset
6:48 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Day Length
11h 52m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
6:45 PM
Day Length
11h 50m
Sat, Oct 3
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
Best dawn patrol spots in Goleta
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Campus Point (UCSB)
Beginner friendlyRight point with long, soft walls. Best on souths; fun on clean winter wrap.
Refugio State Beach
Beginner friendlyA sheltered, palm-lined point that offers a slow, mushy right-hander over sand and cobblestones – perfect for beginners and longboarders. It needs a decent west swell to wrap into the cove and works at most tides.
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Featured Beaches(2)
Dawn patrol access guide for Goleta
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Refugio State Beach
point
beginner
A sheltered, palm-lined point that offers a slow, mushy right-hander over sand and cobblestones – perfect for beginners and longboarders. It needs a decent west swell to wrap into the cove and works at most tides.
Early access
Walk down the path to the beach; paddle out from the sandy inside to reach the point.
Parking
Day-use parking is available for a small fee inside the state park; there's a small store for supplies.
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 Goleta
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Goleta
- Dawn patrol in Goleta 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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