Dawn patrol surfing in Moss Landing

Moss Landing, California

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

First light in Moss Landing means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

7:00 AM
First Light: 6:30 AM

Day length: 11h 58m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:00 AM

First light: 6:30 AM

Sunset

6:58 PM

Last light: 7:28 PM

Data from Moss Landing · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

6:58 PM

Day Length

11h 58m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

6:56 PM

Day Length

11h 56m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

6:55 PM

Day Length

11h 53m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

6:53 PM

Day Length

11h 51m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

7:03 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Day Length

11h 49m

Best dawn patrol spots in Moss Landing

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Featured Beaches(1)

Moss Landing

Advanced

Consistent exposed beach break near the Moss Landing harbor and river area. It often works, with winter favored and ESE wind plus NW swell as the model.

Dawn patrol access guide for Moss Landing

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Moss Landing
beach
intermediate-advanced

Consistent exposed beach break near the Moss Landing harbor and river area. It often works, with winter favored and ESE wind plus NW swell as the model.

Early access

Scout currents, wind, and sandbars before paddling. Conditions can be stronger than they look from the lot.

Parking

Use public beach and harbor-area access and confirm any posted restrictions.

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 Moss Landing

Conditions

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

Style

Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Moss Landing

Dawn patrol in Moss Landing 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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