Bandon is a beach break in Bandon, OR. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Dawn patrol surfing in Bandon
Bandon, Oregon
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Bandon means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:10 AMDay length: 11h 59m
-3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:10 AM
First light: 6:40 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Last light: 7:39 PM
Data from Bandon · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 59m |
| Tomorrow | 7:11 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 56m |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 7:12 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 7:13 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 51m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 7:15 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 48m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7:16 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 45m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Day Length
11h 56m
Tue, Sep 29
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Wed, Sep 30
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Day Length
11h 51m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
7:02 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day Length
11h 45m
Best dawn patrol spots in Bandon
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Bandon
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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 Bandon
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Bandon
- Dawn patrol in Bandon 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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