Dawn patrol surfing in Coupeville

Coupeville, Washington

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

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

Sunrise

7:42 AM
First Light: 7:12 AM

Day length: 10h 29m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:42 AM

First light: 7:12 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Last light: 6:41 PM

Data from Fort Ebey · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:42 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Day Length

10h 29m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:43 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

10h 25m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

7:45 AM

Sunset

6:07 PM

Day Length

10h 22m

Sun, Oct 25

Sunrise

7:46 AM

Sunset

6:05 PM

Day Length

10h 19m

Mon, Oct 26

Sunrise

7:48 AM

Sunset

6:04 PM

Day Length

10h 16m

Best dawn patrol spots in Coupeville

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Featured Beaches(1)

Fort Ebey

Intermediate

Driftwood-strewn beach below the bluffs of Fort Ebey State Park on the west shore of Whidbey Island, just south of Point Partridge, facing the Strait of Juan de Fuca. One of the few surf spots inside Puget Sound; the surf depends on swell working down the strait.

Dawn patrol access guide for Coupeville

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Fort Ebey

Driftwood-strewn beach below the bluffs of Fort Ebey State Park on the west shore of Whidbey Island, just south of Point Partridge, facing the Strait of Juan de Fuca. One of the few surf spots inside Puget Sound; the surf depends on swell working down the strait.

Early access

Enter through Fort Ebey State Park, 400 Hill Valley Drive, Coupeville. A Discover Pass is required and the park is open 8 a.m. to dusk. Walk down from the bluff to the beach.

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

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About surfing in Coupeville

Dawn patrol in Coupeville 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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