72nd Place
beach
beginner
72nd Place is the best surf spot in the Long Beach area.
Early access
Walk down 72nd Place to the beach. Easy access to the water.
Parking
Street parking along Ocean Boulevard. Watch for permit restrictions.
Dawn patrol surfing in Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Long Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:45 AMFirst Light: 6:15 AM
Day length: 12h 26m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:45 AM
First light: 6:15 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Last light: 7:41 PM
Data from 72nd Place · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:45 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 26m |
| Tomorrow | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 29m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:42 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:41 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:39 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 35m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Best dawn patrol spots in Long Beach
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Long Beach
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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 Long Beach
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Long Beach
- Dawn patrol in Long 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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