San Francisco, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in San Francisco means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 4 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:00 AMDay length: 12h 30m
+3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:00 AM
First light: 6:30 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM
Last light: 8:00 PM
Data from Fort Point (San Francisco) · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:00 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 40m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:00 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 40m
4 spots
A novelty right-hand reef that breaks directly under the Golden Gate Bridge. When a big west swell refracts around Land's End, Fort Point offers long peeling rights with a spectacular backdrop. It's fickle and often crowded with locals.
The middle section of Ocean Beach offers shifting sandbars that produce hollow barrels on a strong NW swell. Peaks are less defined but can provide long rides when the banks are good. Expect powerful waves and strong currents.
The north end of Ocean Beach near the Cliff House can handle large winter swells, producing heavy A-frame peaks and long walls. Strong rips and cold water make it suitable only for experienced surfers.
The south end of Ocean Beach around Sloat Boulevard often has the most defined sandbars, producing punchy peaks and occasional tubes. Currents are still strong and the water is frigid, so only confident surfers should paddle out.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
A novelty right-hand reef that breaks directly under the Golden Gate Bridge. When a big west swell refracts around Land's End, Fort Point offers long peeling rights with a spectacular backdrop. It's fickle and often crowded with locals.
Scramble down the rocks and jump off the seawall at low tide; be careful of slippery algae.
Parking lot at Fort Point National Historic Site; limited when the surf is on.
The middle section of Ocean Beach offers shifting sandbars that produce hollow barrels on a strong NW swell. Peaks are less defined but can provide long rides when the banks are good. Expect powerful waves and strong currents.
Walk over the dunes and paddle out through a rip; choose a central channel for easier access.
Large parking lots at the Great Highway and beach chalet; watch for vehicle break-ins.
The north end of Ocean Beach near the Cliff House can handle large winter swells, producing heavy A-frame peaks and long walls. Strong rips and cold water make it suitable only for experienced surfers.
Walk down the sand dunes and time your paddle-out through a rip; prepare for long paddles.
Park along Point Lobos Avenue or in the Cliff House lot; carry valuables with you.
The south end of Ocean Beach around Sloat Boulevard often has the most defined sandbars, producing punchy peaks and occasional tubes. Currents are still strong and the water is frigid, so only confident surfers should paddle out.
Use the rip currents as channels to paddle out; time your entry to avoid being caught inside.
Ample parking at Sloat Boulevard and along the Great Highway; still keep valuables hidden.
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