Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian)
4.3(4)beach
beginner-intermediate
Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian) is a beach break in Cannon Beach, OR. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Dawn patrol surfing in Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach, Oregon
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Cannon Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:02 AMFirst Light: 6:32 AM
Day length: 12h 38m
+3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:02 AM
First light: 6:32 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM
Last light: 8:10 PM
Data from Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:02 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 38m |
| Tomorrow | 7:00 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 41m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:58 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 45m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:56 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 48m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:54 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 51m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM
Day Length
12h 38m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Day Length
12h 41m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Day Length
12h 45m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Day Length
12h 48m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Best dawn patrol spots in Cannon Beach
Featured Beaches
1 spots
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Featured Beaches(1)
Dawn patrol access guide for Cannon Beach
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 Cannon Beach
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cannon Beach
- Dawn patrol in Cannon Beach 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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