Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point)
beach
lower-intermediate
Open pocket west of Campus with peaky beach/reef setups.
Early access
Trail network to beach; avoid signed closures.
Parking
Street parking near Camino Majorca; respect neighborhoods.
Dawn patrol surfing in Isla Vista
Isla Vista, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Isla Vista means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:51 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 Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point) · 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 | 6:53 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 | 6:44 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
6:53 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
6:44 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
Best dawn patrol spots in Isla Vista
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Dawn patrol access guide for Isla Vista
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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 Vista
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Isla Vista
- Dawn patrol in Isla Vista 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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