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
6:46 AMDay length: 12h 27m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:46 AM
First light: 6:16 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Last light: 7:43 PM
Data from Bay Street · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:46 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 27m |
| Tomorrow | 6:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 29m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:42 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 33m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:41 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 35m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 27m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
7:16 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
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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.
Easy access from the pier area. Walk down to the beach and find a peak.
Multiple paid lots near the pier ($10-20). Street parking available but limited.
Will Rogers State Beach offers a gentle, forgiving beach break.
Easy access from the parking lots directly to the beach.
Large paid parking lots along PCH ($5-15). Plenty of space even on busy days.
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