Dawn patrol surfing in Pacific Grove

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

6:21 AM

First Light: 5:51 AM

Day length: 13h 46m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:21 AM

First light: 5:51 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Last light: 8:37 PM

Data from Asilomar State Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:21 AM	8:07 PM	13h 46m
Tomorrow	6:22 AM	8:06 PM	13h 44m
Wed, Aug 12	6:23 AM	8:05 PM	13h 42m
Thu, Aug 13	6:24 AM	8:04 PM	13h 40m
Fri, Aug 14	6:24 AM	8:03 PM	13h 38m
Sat, Aug 15	6:25 AM	8:01 PM	13h 36m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

13h 46m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Day Length

13h 44m

Wed, Aug 12

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

13h 42m

Thu, Aug 13

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

8:04 PM

Day Length

13h 40m

Fri, Aug 14

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

8:03 PM

Day Length

13h 38m

Sat, Aug 15

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

8:01 PM

Day Length

13h 36m

Best dawn patrol spots in Pacific Grove

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Asilomar State Beach

Advanced

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.

Lovers Point

Advanced

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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Featured Beaches(2)

Asilomar State Beach

Advanced

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.

Lovers Point

Advanced

A left point and cove setup at Pacific Grove. Winter is the most consistent window, with the wave wrapping into a rocky cove.

Dawn patrol access guide for Pacific Grove

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Asilomar State Beach

beach

intermediate-advanced

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.

Early access

Scout from the coastal path and use established beach access points. Avoid walking over sensitive dunes.

Parking

Street and state beach parking along Sunset Drive and nearby pullouts. Arrive early during clean winter windows.

Lovers Point

point

intermediate-advanced

A left point and cove setup at Pacific Grove. Winter is the most consistent window, with the wave wrapping into a rocky cove.

Early access

Rocky access and cove geometry require careful entry and exit. Scout before paddling.

Parking

Use Lovers Point and Pacific Grove street or lot parking. Expect tourist and recreation traffic.

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 Pacific Grove

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 Pacific Grove

: Dawn patrol in Pacific Grove 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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