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
6:24 AMDay length: 10h 31m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:24 AM
First light: 5:54 AM
Sunset
4:54 PM
Last light: 5:24 PM
Data from Bay Street · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:24 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 31m |
| Tomorrow | 6:25 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 29m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:26 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 27m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 26m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 24m |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 6:28 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 23m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
4:54 PM
Day Length
10h 31m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
4:53 PM
Day Length
10h 29m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
4:53 PM
Day Length
10h 27m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
4:52 PM
Day Length
10h 26m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
4:52 PM
Day Length
10h 24m
Mon, Nov 16
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
4:51 PM
Day Length
10h 23m
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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
