Dawn patrol surfing in San Juanico

San Juanico, Baja California Sur

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

First light in San Juanico means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:29 AM
First Light: 5:59 AM

Day length: 11h 32m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:29 AM

First light: 5:59 AM

Sunset

6:02 PM

Last light: 6:32 PM

Data from Punta San Gregorio · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

6:02 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

6:01 PM

Day Length

11h 31m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Day Length

11h 29m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

5:59 PM

Day Length

11h 28m

Best dawn patrol spots in San Juanico

Dawn patrol access guide for San Juanico

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Punta San Gregorio
beach
intermediate

Punta San Gregorio is a remote point south of San Juanico, on the Comondú coast. The waves break over sand and some rock, with urchins near the rocks.

Early access

Remote dirt road access from the San Juanico area.

Scorpion Bay is the surfers' name for San Juanico, a small town on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur with a series of right-hand points inside the bay. On a big south swell the points can connect into very long rides, which is why it is one of Baja's best-known destinations. It needs a proper south swell, so it is mainly a summer and early autumn spot, and flat spells are common outside that window.

Early access

It is a long drive from the border, with the last stretch off Highway 1 on secondary roads. The town has basic services and 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

Surf Guides for San Juanico

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in San Juanico

Dawn patrol in San Juanico 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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