Stinson Beach, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Stinson Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:01 AMDay length: 12h 30m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:01 AM
First light: 6:31 AM
Sunset
7:31 PM
Last light: 8:01 PM
Data from Stinson Beach · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 30m |
| Tomorrow | 6:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 32m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:58 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:56 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 37m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:55 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 40m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
7:31 PM
Day Length
12h 30m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
7:32 PM
Day Length
12h 32m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
7:33 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
7:34 PM
Day Length
12h 37m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM
Day Length
12h 40m
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Long sandy beach north of San Francisco that offers gentle beach break waves for beginners when the sandbars are arranged. It gets bigger and more powerful during winter swells but is usually a mellow place to learn.
Easy walk across the wide beach; watch for lifeguard flags indicating rip currents.
Large parking lot at Stinson Beach State Park fills early on sunny days; arrive early or visit midweek.
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