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
6:58 AMFirst Light: 6:28 AM
Day length: 11h 40m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:58 AM
First light: 6:28 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Last light: 7:08 PM
Data from Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:58 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 40m |
| Tomorrow | 6:59 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 38m |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7:00 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 35m |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7:01 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 33m |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 7:02 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 31m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Day Length
11h 40m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
6:37 PM
Day Length
11h 38m
Fri, Oct 9
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Day Length
11h 35m
Sat, Oct 10
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Sun, Oct 11
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Day Length
11h 31m
Best dawn patrol spots in Isla Vista
Featured Beaches
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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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