Pacifica, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Pacifica means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:01 AMDay length: 12h 30m
+3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:01 AM
First light: 6:31 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM
Last light: 8:00 PM
Data from Pacifica / Linda Mar · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 30m |
| Tomorrow | 6:59 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 32m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:57 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:56 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 37m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:54 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 39m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM
Day Length
12h 30m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
7:31 PM
Day Length
12h 32m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
7:32 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
7:33 PM
Day Length
12h 37m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
7:34 PM
Day Length
12h 39m
2 spots
Pacifica's main break is a long crescent beach offering peaks for all levels. The north end offers punchier waves, the middle is usually softer for beginners, and the south end near the cliff produces occasional lefts on south swells.
Smaller cove just south of Linda Mar, Rockaway Beach offers punchy peaks and occasional barrels when sandbars align. The northern corner has a rock reef that produces a wedgy right. Currents can be strong and it closes out on big swells.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Pacifica's main break is a long crescent beach offering peaks for all levels. The north end offers punchier waves, the middle is usually softer for beginners, and the south end near the cliff produces occasional lefts on south swells.
Easy beach access from the parking lots; avoid surfing near fishermen or swimmers.
Large paid parking lot at the south end; free street parking fills quickly on the north end.
Smaller cove just south of Linda Mar, Rockaway Beach offers punchy peaks and occasional barrels when sandbars align. The northern corner has a rock reef that produces a wedgy right. Currents can be strong and it closes out on big swells.
Walk across the beach and pick a sandbar; avoid surfing too close to the rocks on big days.
Small parking lot near the beach and additional street parking; restaurants line the cove but spaces fill quickly.
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