Dawn patrol surfing in Eastham

Eastham, Massachusetts

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

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

Sunrise

6:29 AM
First Light: 5:59 AM

Day length: 12h 33m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:29 AM

First light: 5:59 AM

Sunset

7:02 PM

Last light: 7:32 PM

Data from Coast Guard Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

7:02 PM

Day Length

12h 33m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

7:03 PM

Day Length

12h 36m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

7:04 PM

Day Length

12h 39m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

7:05 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Day Length

12h 45m

Best dawn patrol spots in Eastham

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Featured Beaches(1)

Coast Guard Beach

Beginner friendly

Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach offers mellow waves over shifting sandbars and is popular with beginners and families. The break works best on northeast‑to‑southeast swells with southwest to west‑northwest winds and low to mid tides.

Dawn patrol access guide for Eastham

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Coast Guard Beach
beach
beginner

Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach offers mellow waves over shifting sandbars and is popular with beginners and families. The break works best on northeast‑to‑southeast swells with southwest to west‑northwest winds and low to mid tides.

Early access

Ride the shuttle to the boardwalk; walk over the dunes to the beach and pick a sandbar.

Parking

Parking is at a separate lot inland with shuttle service to the beach; on busy days the lot fills early.

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 Eastham

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 Eastham

Dawn patrol in Eastham 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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