Agate Street
3.6(13)beach
beginner-intermediate
Agate Street is a beach break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Dawn patrol surfing in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Laguna Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 4 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:43 AMFirst Light: 6:13 AM
Day length: 12h 26m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:43 AM
First light: 6:13 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Last light: 7:40 PM
Data from Agate Street · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 26m |
| Tomorrow | 6:42 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 28m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 30m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:39 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 33m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:38 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 35m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day Length
12h 30m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Best dawn patrol spots in Laguna Beach
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Agate Street
Beginner friendlyAgate Street is a beach break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Brooks Street
Beginner friendlyBrooks Street showcases Laguna Beach's beacon break rated 8/10 for summer/fall performance. Multiple reef tiers activate progressively: First Reef (50m out, steep/ledgy), Second Reef (95m, glassy barreling at 6-10+ feet), Third/Fourth Reefs (massive days only).
Rockpile
IntermediateRockpile is a reef break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.
Thalia Street
Beginner friendlyThalia Street is a beach break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Dawn patrol access guide for Laguna Beach
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Brooks Street
4.3(12)beach
beginner-intermediate
**Brooks Street** showcases Laguna Beach's beacon break rated 8/10 for summer/fall performance. Multiple reef tiers activate progressively: First Reef (50m out, steep/ledgy), Second Reef (95m, glassy barreling at 6-10+ feet), Third/Fourth Reefs (massive days only).
Rockpile
3.6(20)reef
intermediate
Rockpile is a reef break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.
Thalia Street
3.9(8)beach
beginner-intermediate
Thalia Street is a beach break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
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 Laguna Beach
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Laguna Beach
- Dawn patrol in Laguna Beach 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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