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

5:41 AM
First Light: 5:11 AM

Day length: 15h 21m

Same as yesterday

Sunrise

5:41 AM

First light: 5:11 AM

Sunset

9:02 PM

Last light: 9:32 PM

Data from Bandon· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

9:02 PM

Day Length

15h 21m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

9:02 PM

Day Length

15h 20m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

9:02 PM

Day Length

15h 20m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Sunset

9:02 PM

Day Length

15h 19m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Sunset

9:02 PM

Day Length

15h 18m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:44 AM

Sunset

9:01 PM

Day Length

15h 18m

Best dawn patrol spots in Bandon

Dawn patrol access guide for Bandon

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Bandon
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.5(2)

Bandon is a beach break in Bandon, OR. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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

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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