Dawn patrol surfing in Brookings

Brookings, Oregon

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

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

Sunrise

5:58 AM
First Light: 5:28 AM

Day length: 14h 32m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:58 AM

First light: 5:28 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Last light: 9:00 PM

Data from Brookings (Harris Beach)· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

14h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:57 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Day Length

14h 34m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:56 AM

Sunset

8:32 PM

Day Length

14h 36m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:55 AM

Sunset

8:33 PM

Day Length

14h 38m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:55 AM

Sunset

8:34 PM

Day Length

14h 40m

Best dawn patrol spots in Brookings

Dawn patrol access guide for Brookings

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Brookings (Harris Beach)
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.3(3)

Brookings (Harris Beach) is a beach break in Brookings, 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 Brookings

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Brookings

Dawn patrol in Brookings 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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