Dawn patrol surfing in Yabucoa

Yabucoa, Puerto Rico

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

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

Sunrise

6:04 AM
First Light: 5:34 AM

Day length: 12h 51m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:04 AM

First light: 5:34 AM

Sunset

6:56 PM

Last light: 7:26 PM

Data from El Cocal· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:04 AM

Sunset

6:56 PM

Day Length

12h 51m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:05 AM

Sunset

6:55 PM

Day Length

12h 51m

Mon, Aug 10

Sunrise

6:05 AM

Sunset

6:55 PM

Day Length

12h 50m

Tue, Aug 11

Sunrise

6:05 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

12h 49m

Wed, Aug 12

Sunrise

6:05 AM

Sunset

6:53 PM

Day Length

12h 48m

Thu, Aug 13

Sunrise

6:06 AM

Sunset

6:53 PM

Day Length

12h 47m

Best dawn patrol spots in Yabucoa

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Featured Beaches(2)

El Cocal

Intermediate

El Cocal, also mapped as Playa El Guano, is a southeast Puerto Rico beachbreak in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. It has scenic rock formations and a nearby natural pool, while the surf zone can produce inconsistent left and right peaks when south to southeast swell reaches the coast. Treat it as a lower-intermediate call because shorebreak, rocks, rips, and missing lifeguard coverage matter even when the wave looks playful.

La Pozita

Intermediate

La Pozita is the local-name north-side El Cocal sub-break in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. Public beach sources generally describe La Posita or La Pocita as the semi-protected rocky pocket at Playa El Cocal rather than a standalone surf guide spot. Quiver lists it separately because local feedback says the sets can be more organized and less shorebreak-heavy than main El Cocal, while keeping it in the intermediate, local-knowledge-dependent bucket.

Dawn patrol access guide for Yabucoa

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

El Cocal
beach
lower-intermediate

El Cocal, also mapped as Playa El Guano, is a southeast Puerto Rico beachbreak in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. It has scenic rock formations and a nearby natural pool, while the surf zone can produce inconsistent left and right peaks when south to southeast swell reaches the coast. Treat it as a lower-intermediate call because shorebreak, rocks, rips, and missing lifeguard coverage matter even when the wave looks playful.

Early access

Access is from Camino Nuevo on the Yabucoa coast. Check the surf from shore first, then use the safest sandy entry away from rocks and shorebreak.

Parking

Use the public parking near Playa El Guano / El Cocal and arrive early on weekends. Keep valuables out of sight and avoid blocking local access roads.

La Pozita
reef
intermediate

La Pozita is the local-name north-side El Cocal sub-break in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. Public beach sources generally describe La Posita or La Pocita as the semi-protected rocky pocket at Playa El Cocal rather than a standalone surf guide spot. Quiver lists it separately because local feedback says the sets can be more organized and less shorebreak-heavy than main El Cocal, while keeping it in the intermediate, local-knowledge-dependent bucket.

Early access

Start from the El Cocal beach access, then confirm the north-side lineup from shore before entering. Keep the entry conservative and avoid paddling out when the reef or current is unclear.

Parking

Use the same El Cocal / Playa El Guano access and park fully clear of the narrow local roads. Arrive early on weekends and avoid blocking neighborhood or beach-club access.

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

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About surfing in Yabucoa

Dawn patrol in Yabucoa 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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