Dawn patrol surfing in Playa Del Rey

Playa Del Rey, California

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

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

Sunrise

5:46 AM

First Light: 5:16 AM

Day length: 14h 24m

Same as yesterday

Sunrise

5:46 AM

First light: 5:16 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Last light: 8:40 PM

Data from Dockweiler 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)	5:46 AM	8:10 PM	14h 24m
Tomorrow	5:46 AM	8:10 PM	14h 23m
Wed, Jul 1	5:47 AM	8:10 PM	14h 23m
Thu, Jul 2	5:47 AM	8:10 PM	14h 23m
Fri, Jul 3	5:47 AM	8:10 PM	14h 22m
Sat, Jul 4	5:48 AM	8:09 PM	14h 22m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 24m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 22m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 22m

Best dawn patrol spots in Playa Del Rey

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Dockweiler State Beach

Beginner friendly

Dockweiler State Beach is a hidden gem for LA surfers looking to escape crowds.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Dockweiler State Beach

Beginner friendly

Dockweiler State Beach is a hidden gem for LA surfers looking to escape crowds.

Dawn patrol access guide for Playa Del Rey

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Dockweiler State Beach

beach

beginner

Dockweiler State Beach is a hidden gem for LA surfers looking to escape crowds.

Early access

Use official access points and avoid fire-pit or crowd-heavy sections when carrying boards.

Parking

Use LA County beach lots and check posted parking rules before peak hours.

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 Playa Del Rey

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

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Sunset Sessions

Evening golden hour spots

Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Playa Del Rey

: Dawn patrol in Playa Del Rey 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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