Atlantic beach at the end of Ocean Avenue in the Village of East Hampton. Village beach-parking permit rules apply.
Early access
Check Village of East Hampton parking permit requirements; Town of East Hampton permits are a separate system.
Dawn patrol surfing in East Hampton
East Hampton, New York
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in East Hampton 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 AMFirst Light: 6:35 AM
Day length: 10h 59m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:05 AM
First light: 6:35 AM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Last light: 6:34 PM
Data from Main Beach (East Hampton) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:05 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 59m |
| Tomorrow | 7:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 56m |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 7:07 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 54m |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 7:08 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 51m |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 48m |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 7:11 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 46m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Day Length
10h 59m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
6:02 PM
Day Length
10h 56m
Wed, Oct 21
Sunrise
7:07 AM
Sunset
6:01 PM
Day Length
10h 54m
Thu, Oct 22
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Sunset
5:59 PM
Day Length
10h 51m
Fri, Oct 23
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Day Length
10h 48m
Sat, Oct 24
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Day Length
10h 46m
Best dawn patrol spots in East Hampton
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for East Hampton
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 East Hampton
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in East Hampton
- Dawn patrol in East Hampton 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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