What time should I surf for dawn patrol in Arch Cape?

Dawn patrol in Arch Cape typically starts at first light, around 30 minutes before sunrise. This gives you the glassiest conditions before onshore winds develop.

Why is dawn patrol the best time to surf?

Early morning offers glassy conditions, fewer crowds, and calmer winds. Water temperature is also warmer relative to air temperature at sunrise.

Dawn patrol surfing in Arch Cape

Arch Cape, Oregon

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

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

Sunrise

5:47 AM

First Light: 5:17 AM

Day length: 14h 51m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:47 AM

First light: 5:17 AM

Sunset

8:39 PM

Last light: 9:09 PM

Data from Short Sands (Oswald West)· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:47 AM	8:39 PM	14h 51m
Tomorrow	5:46 AM	8:40 PM	14h 54m
Sat, May 16	5:45 AM	8:41 PM	14h 56m
Sun, May 17	5:44 AM	8:42 PM	14h 58m
Mon, May 18	5:43 AM	8:43 PM	15h 1m
Tue, May 19	5:42 AM	8:45 PM	15h 3m
Wed, May 20	5:41 AM	8:46 PM	15h 5m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:39 PM

Day Length

14h 51m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:40 PM

Day Length

14h 54m

Sat, May 16

Sunrise

5:45 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Day Length

14h 56m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:44 AM

Sunset

8:42 PM

Day Length

14h 58m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Sunset

8:43 PM

Day Length

15h 1m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

8:45 PM

Day Length

15h 3m

Wed, May 20

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:46 PM

Day Length

15h 5m

Best dawn patrol spots in Arch Cape

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Short Sands (Oswald West)

Beginner friendly

Short Sands (Oswald West State Park) functions as North Oregon Coast's learn-to-surf destination rated 6/10.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Short Sands (Oswald West)

Beginner friendly

Short Sands (Oswald West State Park) functions as North Oregon Coast's learn-to-surf destination rated 6/10.

Dawn patrol access guide for Arch Cape

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Short Sands (Oswald West)

beach

beginner-intermediate

4.3(7)

**Short Sands** (Oswald West State Park) functions as North Oregon Coast's learn-to-surf destination rated 6/10.

Early access

mile walk down paved trail through old-growth forest

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 Arch Cape

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 Arch Cape

: Dawn patrol in Arch Cape 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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