Dawn patrol surfing in La Ribera

La Ribera, Baja California Sur

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

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

Sunrise

6:16 AM
First Light: 5:46 AM

Day length: 11h 36m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:16 AM

First light: 5:46 AM

Sunset

5:52 PM

Last light: 6:22 PM

Data from Punta Colorado · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

5:52 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

5:51 PM

Day Length

11h 35m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

5:51 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:18 AM

Sunset

5:50 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Best dawn patrol spots in La Ribera

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Featured Beaches(1)

Punta Colorado

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Punta Colorado is on the East Cape near La Ribera, on the Sea of Cortez side of Baja California Sur. The reef needs a southeast to south swell, which usually means summer and tropical storm season, and it is inconsistent the rest of the year.

Dawn patrol access guide for La Ribera

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Punta Colorado
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Punta Colorado is on the East Cape near La Ribera, on the Sea of Cortez side of Baja California Sur. The reef needs a southeast to south swell, which usually means summer and tropical storm season, and it is inconsistent the rest of the year.

Early access

Reached from La Ribera on the East Cape road.

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 Ribera

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in La Ribera

Dawn patrol in La Ribera 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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