Dawn patrol surfing in Coos Bay

Coos Bay, Oregon

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

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

Sunrise

7:05 AM
First Light: 6:35 AM

Day length: 12h 35m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:05 AM

First light: 6:35 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Last light: 8:10 PM

Data from Bastendorff Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:05 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:03 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 41m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

12h 44m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:58 AM

Sunset

7:45 PM

Day Length

12h 47m

Best dawn patrol spots in Coos Bay

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Featured Beaches(1)

Bastendorff Beach

Intermediate

This exposed beach break near Coos Bay offers reliable surf with left and right peaks. It starts at less than 3 ft and holds up to 6 ft; optimum swell is from the west with offshore southeast winds.

Dawn patrol access guide for Coos Bay

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Bastendorff Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

This exposed beach break near Coos Bay offers reliable surf with left and right peaks. It starts at less than 3 ft and holds up to 6 ft; optimum swell is from the west with offshore southeast winds.

Early access

Take Cape Arago Highway west of Charleston and turn onto Bastendorff Beach Road to the parking lot. Walk over the dunes to the shore.

Parking

Parking is free at the Bastendorff County Park day-use area. Avoid camping areas unless you have a permit.

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 Coos Bay

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
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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
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Coos Bay

Dawn patrol in Coos Bay 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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