Manchester, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Manchester means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:54 AMDay length: 10h 11m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:54 AM
First light: 6:24 AM
Sunset
5:05 PM
Last light: 5:35 PM
Data from Point Arena / Manchester Beach · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:54 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 11m |
| Tomorrow | 6:55 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 9m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:56 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 7m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:58 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 5m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:59 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 4m |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 7:00 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 2m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
5:05 PM
Day Length
10h 11m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
5:05 PM
Day Length
10h 9m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
5:04 PM
Day Length
10h 7m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
5:03 PM
Day Length
10h 5m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
5:02 PM
Day Length
10h 4m
Mon, Nov 16
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
5:01 PM
Day Length
10h 2m
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
This remote stretch of beach north of Point Arena Lighthouse sees powerful, cold surf from W and NW swells. Sandbars shift, creating rips and long walls; it's a great spot for experienced surfers seeking solitude.
Walk through dunes to the beach and pick a sandbar; be prepared for long paddles in strong currents.
Small parking area at Manchester State Park; there's also beach access from the lighthouse road.
About surfing in Manchester
