El Rincon
beach
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El Rincón is a rocky shoreline point on the East Cape, near Cabo Pulmo. It works on south swell in summer and suits experienced surfers.
Early access
Reached from the East Cape road. Services are limited.
Dawn patrol surfing in Municipio de Los Cabos
Municipio de Los Cabos, Baja California Sur
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Municipio de Los Cabos means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:16 AMFirst Light: 5:46 AM
Day length: 11h 36m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:16 AM
First light: 5:46 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Last light: 6:22 PM
Data from El Rincon · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 36m |
| Tomorrow | 6:16 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 35m |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 6:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 33m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 6:17 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 32m |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 6:18 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 31m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 35m
Sun, Oct 18
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
Tue, Oct 20
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Day Length
11h 31m
Best dawn patrol spots in Municipio de Los Cabos
Featured Beaches
2 spots
El Rincon
AdvancedEl Rincón is a rocky shoreline point on the East Cape, near Cabo Pulmo. It works on south swell in summer and suits experienced surfers.
Migrino
IntermediateMigriño is a consistent point and beach between Cerritos and Cabo San Lucas, near a river mouth. It is a good alternative when Cerritos is crowded.
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Featured Beaches(2)
Dawn patrol access guide for Municipio de Los Cabos
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Migrino
point
intermediate
Migriño is a consistent point and beach between Cerritos and Cabo San Lucas, near a river mouth. It is a good alternative when Cerritos is crowded.
Early access
Dirt road off Highway 19. Services are in Cabo San Lucas or Cerritos.
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 Municipio de Los Cabos
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Municipio de Los Cabos
- Dawn patrol in Municipio de Los Cabos 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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