Dawn patrol surfing in Punta Colonet

Punta Colonet, Baja California

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

First light in Punta Colonet means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 3 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:49 AM
First Light: 6:19 AM

Day length: 11h 25m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:49 AM

First light: 6:19 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Last light: 6:44 PM

Data from Cabo Colonet · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Day Length

11h 25m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Day Length

11h 23m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

11h 21m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

11h 19m

Best dawn patrol spots in Punta Colonet

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Dawn patrol access guide for Punta Colonet

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Cabo Colonet
point
intermediate

Cabo Colonet is the large, cliff-lined headland west of Colonet. On the right swell a long right wraps along the cliffs, but it needs real size to break and is dormant most of the time. It is a self-supported trip.

Early access

Dirt road access from Colonet. There are no services, so bring food, water and fuel.

K-181
reef
advanced

K-181 is named for the Highway 1 kilometer marker near Colonet, where a rough road leads to a remote reef. It needs a decent swell to wake up, and the reef produces boils in the lineup. Few people surf it, which is the main appeal.

Early access

The road is unpaved and rough, so a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. There are no services, so bring water, food and a first-aid kit.

This San Antonio del Mar is a long, quiet beach west of Colonet, not the one in Tijuana. It is an open beach break with shifting sandbars, dunes and room to camp. The water can be affected by runoff from the nearby estuary after rain.

Early access

Dirt road access from Colonet. A vehicle with good clearance helps. Bring your own supplies for camping.

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

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About surfing in Punta Colonet

Dawn patrol in Punta Colonet 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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