Dawn patrol surfing in Las Barrancas

Las Barrancas, Baja California Sur

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

First light in Las Barrancas means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:29 AM
First Light: 5:59 AM

Day length: 11h 32m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:29 AM

First light: 5:59 AM

Sunset

6:01 PM

Last light: 6:31 PM

Data from Las Barrancas · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

6:01 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Day Length

11h 31m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

5:59 PM

Day Length

11h 29m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

5:58 PM

Day Length

11h 28m

Best dawn patrol spots in Las Barrancas

Dawn patrol access guide for Las Barrancas

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Las Barrancas
reef
advanced

Las Barrancas is a small fishing village on the Pacific coast of Comondú municipality, with a reef nearby that works across the tide. Urchins and rocks are the main hazards.

Early access

Road access to the village; services are very limited.

San Jorge
beach
intermediate

San Jorge is a remote beach near Las Barrancas. It only works well when the sandbars are organized, and rips are the main hazard.

Early access

Remote dirt road access. Bring everything you need.

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 Las Barrancas

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Las Barrancas

Dawn patrol in Las Barrancas 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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