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

6:20 AM
First Light: 5:50 AM

Day length: 10h 32m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:20 AM

First light: 5:50 AM

Sunset

4:52 PM

Last light: 5:22 PM

Data from Agate Street · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

4:52 PM

Day Length

10h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

4:51 PM

Day Length

10h 31m

Fri, Nov 13

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

4:51 PM

Day Length

10h 29m

Sat, Nov 14

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

4:50 PM

Day Length

10h 28m

Best dawn patrol spots in Laguna Beach

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Featured Beaches(4)

Agate Street

Beginner friendly

Agate 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 friendly

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

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

Beginner friendly

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 access guide for Laguna Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Agate Street
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.6(13)

Agate Street is a beach break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Brooks Street
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.3(12)

**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
reef
intermediate
3.6(20)

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
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.9(8)

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

Dawn Patrol
You're here
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging

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.