Dawn patrol surfing in Santa Rosaliíta

Santa Rosaliíta, Baja California

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

First light in Santa Rosaliíta means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:39 AM
First Light: 6:09 AM

Day length: 11h 28m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:39 AM

First light: 6:09 AM

Sunset

6:07 PM

Last light: 6:37 PM

Data from Punta Santa Rosalillita · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

6:07 PM

Day Length

11h 28m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

6:06 PM

Day Length

11h 27m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

6:05 PM

Day Length

11h 25m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

6:04 PM

Day Length

11h 23m

Best dawn patrol spots in Santa Rosaliíta

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Punta Santa Rosalillita

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Santa Rosalillita is a small fishing village on the central Pacific coast, reached by a paved road from Highway 1. The point here is a reference for the area's other breaks, including The Wall just to the south.

Dawn patrol access guide for Santa Rosaliíta

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Punta Santa Rosalillita
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Santa Rosalillita is a small fishing village on the central Pacific coast, reached by a paved road from Highway 1. The point here is a reference for the area's other breaks, including The Wall just to the south.

Early access

Paved road from Highway 1 to the village. Supplies are limited.

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 Santa Rosaliíta

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About surfing in Santa Rosaliíta

Dawn patrol in Santa Rosaliíta 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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