Pacific Grove, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Pacific Grove means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:58 AMDay length: 12h 5m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:58 AM
First light: 6:28 AM
Sunset
7:03 PM
Last light: 7:33 PM
Data from Asilomar State Beach · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:58 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 5m |
| Tomorrow | 6:59 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 3m |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 1m |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 58m |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 7:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 56m |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 7:02 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 54m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
7:03 PM
Day Length
12h 5m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
7:02 PM
Day Length
12h 3m
Sun, Sep 27
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day Length
12h 1m
Mon, Sep 28
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
6:59 PM
Day Length
11h 58m
Tue, Sep 29
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
6:57 PM
Day Length
11h 56m
Wed, Sep 30
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
6:56 PM
Day Length
11h 54m
2 spots
Consistent Pacific Grove surf zone with exposed beach and reef options. Asilomar can handle size and includes named zones such as Roadsides, Middles, and Reef.
A left point and cove setup at Pacific Grove. Winter is the most consistent window, with the wave wrapping into a rocky cove.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Consistent Pacific Grove surf zone with exposed beach and reef options. Asilomar can handle size and includes named zones such as Roadsides, Middles, and Reef.
Scout from the coastal path and use established beach access points. Avoid walking over sensitive dunes.
Street and state beach parking along Sunset Drive and nearby pullouts. Arrive early during clean winter windows.
A left point and cove setup at Pacific Grove. Winter is the most consistent window, with the wave wrapping into a rocky cove.
Rocky access and cove geometry require careful entry and exit. Scout before paddling.
Use Lovers Point and Pacific Grove street or lot parking. Expect tourist and recreation traffic.
About surfing in Pacific Grove
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