Santa Monica, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Santa Monica means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 3 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:14 AMDay length: 13h 31m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:14 AM
First light: 5:44 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM
Last light: 8:16 PM
Data from Bay Street· Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 31m |
| Tomorrow | 6:15 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 30m |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 6:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 28m |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:16 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 26m |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 6:17 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 24m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM
Day Length
13h 31m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
7:45 PM
Day Length
13h 30m
Sat, Aug 15
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Day Length
13h 28m
Sun, Aug 16
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Day Length
13h 26m
Mon, Aug 17
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
7:41 PM
Day Length
13h 24m
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Bay Street is the more powerful section of Santa Monica Beach.
Walk down Bay Street to the beach. Enter near the breakwater for the best peaks.
Street parking along Bay Street and Ocean Avenue. Metered spots - bring quarters.
Santa Monica Beach near the iconic pier offers a wide, forgiving beach break.
Use marked beach access and stay clear of crowded pier-adjacent lanes.
Use official beach lots or nearby paid parking and expect summer congestion.
Will Rogers State Beach offers a gentle, forgiving beach break.
Use official beach access and watch posted lifeguard guidance.
Use LA County beach lots and arrive early during busy beach seasons.
About surfing in Santa Monica
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