Dawn patrol surfing in La Paz

La Paz, Baja California Sur

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

First light in La Paz means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 4 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:21 AM
First Light: 5:51 AM

Day length: 11h 36m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:21 AM

First light: 5:51 AM

Sunset

5:57 PM

Last light: 6:27 PM

Data from Beachbreak · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

5:57 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

5:56 PM

Day Length

11h 34m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

5:55 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

5:54 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Best dawn patrol spots in La Paz

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Dawn patrol access guide for La Paz

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Beachbreak
beach
intermediate

This remote beach on the Pacific side of La Paz municipality produces punchy peaks that can work even on smaller days, especially when more than one swell is running. It is a camp-out spot with nothing on site.

Early access

4x4 on rough dirt roads. There are no facilities, water or food. Avoid driving on soft sand.

Punta Conejo
point
intermediate

Punta Conejo is a long point on the Pacific coast of La Paz municipality, north of Todos Santos. On a strong south or southwest swell it produces long rides, and it is also a popular spot for windsurfing. The prevailing north wind is not ideal here, so calm mornings are the target.

Early access

The turnoff is signed from Highway 1, then about an hour on a rough dirt road. There are no facilities; bring water, food and fuel.

Punta Gasparino
point
intermediate

Punta Gasparino is a point on the Pacific coast of La Paz municipality. It is easy to reach by Baja standards but does not break often, mainly on winter northwest swell.

Early access

Relatively easy access by Baja standards.

Punta Marquez
reef
advanced

Punta Márquez is a reef point near Punta Conejo on the Pacific coast of La Paz municipality. It rarely gets crowded, and it is remote.

Early access

Dirt road access. Bring all 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 La Paz

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in La Paz

Dawn patrol in La Paz 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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