Dawn patrol surfing in La Bocana

La Bocana, Baja California

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

First light in 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

6:51 AM
First Light: 6:21 AM

Day length: 11h 24m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:51 AM

First light: 6:21 AM

Sunset

6:15 PM

Last light: 6:45 PM

Data from Boca De Santo Tomas · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

6:15 PM

Day Length

11h 24m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Day Length

11h 22m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Day Length

11h 20m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 18m

Best dawn patrol spots in La Bocana

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Featured Beaches(1)

Boca De Santo Tomas

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Boca de Santo Tomás is at La Bocana, where the Santo Tomás valley reaches the coast south of Ensenada. There is a right-hand point, rocky beach peaks and a river mouth, and the headland and kelp can keep it cleaner than the open coast when the wind picks up. It is a camping trip more than a day trip.

Dawn patrol access guide for La Bocana

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Boca De Santo Tomas
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advanced

Boca de Santo Tomás is at La Bocana, where the Santo Tomás valley reaches the coast south of Ensenada. There is a right-hand point, rocky beach peaks and a river mouth, and the headland and kelp can keep it cleaner than the open coast when the wind picks up. It is a camping trip more than a day trip.

Early access

Follow the signs for La Bocana and Punta China off Highway 1 south of Ensenada. The dirt road is rough, so a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. Stock up on food and water in Ensenada.

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 La Bocana

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About surfing in La Bocana

Dawn patrol in 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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