Dawn patrol surfing in Venice

Venice, California

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

First light in Venice means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

5:46 AM

First Light: 5:16 AM

Day length: 14h 24m

Same as yesterday

Sunrise

5:46 AM

First light: 5:16 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Last light: 8:40 PM

Data from Venice Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:46 AM	8:10 PM	14h 24m
Tomorrow	5:46 AM	8:10 PM	14h 24m
Wed, Jul 1	5:47 AM	8:10 PM	14h 23m
Thu, Jul 2	5:47 AM	8:10 PM	14h 23m
Fri, Jul 3	5:47 AM	8:10 PM	14h 22m
Sat, Jul 4	5:48 AM	8:10 PM	14h 22m
Sun, Jul 5	5:48 AM	8:10 PM	14h 21m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 24m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 24m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 22m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 22m

Sun, Jul 5

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 21m

Best dawn patrol spots in Venice

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Venice Beach

Beginner friendly

Venice Beach is an iconic LA surf spot with a classic beach break setup.

Venice Breakwater

Intermediate

The Venice Breakwater is a hollow and powerful sandbar/jetty break that produces lefts and rights over a sandy bottom. It needs a solid west or northwest swell and offshore northeast wind to break cleanly. Strong currents around the jetty and a competitive local scene make it better for intermediate surfers.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Venice Beach

Beginner friendly

Venice Beach is an iconic LA surf spot with a classic beach break setup.

Venice Breakwater

Intermediate

Dawn patrol access guide for Venice

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Venice Beach

beach

beginner-intermediate

Venice Beach is an iconic LA surf spot with a classic beach break setup.

Early access

Use public beach paths and stay away from dense swimmer or boardwalk traffic.

Parking

Parking and beach traffic are heavy; plan around official lots and early arrival.

Venice Breakwater

breakwater

intermediate

Early access

Walk along the boardwalk and enter the water near the jetty; watch for slippery rocks around the breakwater.

Parking

Park at the public lots off Venice Boulevard or use metered street parking; expect fees and crowds.

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 Venice

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

You're here

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 Venice

: Dawn patrol in Venice 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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