Manhattan Beach, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Manhattan Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 3 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:46 AMDay length: 12h 27m
+3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:46 AM
First light: 6:16 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Last light: 7:42 PM
Data from El Porto · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:46 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 27m |
| Tomorrow | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 29m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:42 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 33m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:40 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 35m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Day Length
12h 27m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
3 spots
El Porto is the premier surf spot in the South Bay and one of the most consistent.
El Porto (Manhattan Beach) functions as South Bay's northwest swell magnet rated 7/10 for consistency despite variable quality.
The sandbars north and south of Manhattan Beach Pier provide consistent beach-break peaks with both lefts and rights. Summer southwest swells and offshore east winds create the best conditions. The waves can be fun for intermediates but rips are common and the lineup is often crowded.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
El Porto is the premier surf spot in the South Bay and one of the most consistent.
Walk down 45th Street to the beach. Easy access to the main peaks.
Free street parking along 45th Street. Arrive early on swell days.
**El Porto** (Manhattan Beach) functions as South Bay's northwest swell magnet rated 7/10 for consistency despite variable quality.
The sandbars north and south of Manhattan Beach Pier provide consistent beach-break peaks with both lefts and rights. Summer southwest swells and offshore east winds create the best conditions. The waves can be fun for intermediates but rips are common and the lineup is often crowded.
Walk down the pier or beach paths to the sand; choose a sandbar north or south of the pier depending on the crowd.
Use the pier parking lots or street parking along Manhattan Beach Boulevard; pay attention to time limits.
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