Dawn patrol surfing in Torrance

Torrance, California

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

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

Sunrise

6:15 AM

First Light: 5:45 AM

Day length: 13h 29m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:15 AM

First light: 5:45 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Last light: 8:14 PM

Data from Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:15 AM	7:44 PM	13h 29m
Tomorrow	6:16 AM	7:43 PM	13h 27m
Sun, Aug 16	6:16 AM	7:42 PM	13h 25m
Mon, Aug 17	6:17 AM	7:41 PM	13h 23m
Tue, Aug 18	6:18 AM	7:39 PM	13h 22m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

13h 29m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

13h 27m

Sun, Aug 16

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Day Length

13h 25m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Day Length

13h 23m

Tue, Aug 18

Sunrise

6:18 AM

Sunset

7:39 PM

Day Length

13h 22m

Best dawn patrol spots in Torrance

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)

Beginner friendly

RAT Beach is a hidden gem at the south end of the Strand bike path.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)

Beginner friendly

RAT Beach is a hidden gem at the south end of the Strand bike path.

Dawn patrol access guide for Torrance

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)

beach

beginner

RAT Beach is a hidden gem at the south end of the Strand bike path.

Early access

Access through official beach paths and keep beginners in the open sandy sections.

Parking

Use Torrance beach parking and plan for the hill/stairs logistics.

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 Torrance

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

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Sunset Sessions

Evening golden hour spots

Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Torrance

: Dawn patrol in Torrance 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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