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
5:55 AMDay length: 13h 53m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
5:55 AM
First light: 5:25 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM
Last light: 8:18 PM
Data from Bay Street· Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:55 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 53m |
| Tomorrow | 5:54 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 54m |
| Sat, May 16 | 5:53 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 56m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:53 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 57m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:52 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 59m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:51 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 0m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM
Day Length
13h 53m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM
Day Length
13h 54m
Sat, May 16
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
7:49 PM
Day Length
13h 56m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
7:50 PM
Day Length
13h 57m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM
Day Length
13h 59m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM
Day Length
14h 0m
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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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