Redondo Beach, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Redondo Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 3 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:47 AMDay length: 11h 57m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:47 AM
First light: 6:17 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM
Last light: 7:13 PM
Data from Knob Hill (Redondo Beach) · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:47 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 57m |
| Tomorrow | 6:47 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 55m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6:48 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 53m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:49 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 51m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM
Day Length
11h 57m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Day Length
11h 51m
3 spots
Knob Hill is the beach break south of the Topaz Street jetty in Redondo Beach, in front of the Knob Hill Avenue beach stairs. It is faster and steeper than Sapphire Street across the jetty, with several peaks, and suits intermediate and advanced surfers, or newer surfers on small days.
The Redondo Breakwall is a regional classic that breaks along the King Harbor breakwater. When it's big and working, it produces a fast, walled left over a sandy bottom. This spot is reserved for advanced surfers, as strong currents and powerful waves make it hazardous. It comes alive on large north and west swells and is usually surfed during winter.
Sapphire Street is the beach break on the north side of the Topaz Street jetty, at the south end of King Harbor in Redondo Beach. It needs a west or northwest swell and is shadowed from south swells. It usually stays smaller and softer than the peaks south of the jetty, so it draws surf lessons and newer surfers.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Knob Hill is the beach break south of the Topaz Street jetty in Redondo Beach, in front of the Knob Hill Avenue beach stairs. It is faster and steeper than Sapphire Street across the jetty, with several peaks, and suits intermediate and advanced surfers, or newer surfers on small days.
Use the Knob Hill beach stairs off the Esplanade. Parking is along Knob Hill Avenue and metered along the Esplanade. Lifeguards are on duty during daylight hours.
The Redondo Breakwall is a regional classic that breaks along the King Harbor breakwater. When it's big and working, it produces a fast, walled left over a sandy bottom. This spot is reserved for advanced surfers, as strong currents and powerful waves make it hazardous. It comes alive on large north and west swells and is usually surfed during winter.
Enter the water from the beach near the breakwall and paddle around the end; watch for strong currents pulling toward the harbor entrance.
Park in the King Harbor lots or along Harbor Drive; be prepared to walk along the breakwall to check the surf.
Sapphire Street is the beach break on the north side of the Topaz Street jetty, at the south end of King Harbor in Redondo Beach. It needs a west or northwest swell and is shadowed from south swells. It usually stays smaller and softer than the peaks south of the jetty, so it draws surf lessons and newer surfers.
Park along the Esplanade or nearby streets and reach the sand through Topaz Street. Lifeguards are on duty during daylight hours; restrooms and showers are available along Redondo Beach.
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