Dawn patrol surfing in Isla Cedros

Isla Cedros, Baja California

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

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

Sunrise

6:43 AM
First Light: 6:13 AM

Day length: 11h 29m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:43 AM

First light: 6:13 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Last light: 6:42 PM

Data from Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Day Length

11h 29m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 27m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

11h 26m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

11h 24m

Best dawn patrol spots in Isla Cedros

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Featured Beaches(1)

Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros)

Intermediate

Playa Elefante is on Isla Cedros, the large island off Punta Eugenia. It is a mixed sand and rock beach that picks up west and northwest swell, and getting there is a trip in itself.

Dawn patrol access guide for Isla Cedros

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros)
beach
intermediate

Playa Elefante is on Isla Cedros, the large island off Punta Eugenia. It is a mixed sand and rock beach that picks up west and northwest swell, and getting there is a trip in itself.

Early access

Isla Cedros is reached by small plane or boat. Plan logistics well ahead.

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 Isla Cedros

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Isla Cedros

Dawn patrol in Isla Cedros 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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