Dawn patrol surfing in Hull

Hull, Massachusetts

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

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

Sunrise

6:32 AM
First Light: 6:02 AM

Day length: 12h 34m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:32 AM

First light: 6:02 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Last light: 7:36 PM

Data from Nantasket Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

7:07 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

7:08 PM

Day Length

12h 39m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

7:09 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

7:10 PM

Day Length

12h 45m

Best dawn patrol spots in Hull

Dawn patrol access guide for Hull

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Nantasket Beach
beach
beginner

Nantasket Beach in Hull is a long, flat beach break facing northeast on the southern end and southeast on the northern end. It handles winter storm swells and offers forgiving waves for beginners; best conditions include northeast swells and southwest winds at high tide.

Early access

Access is easy from the promenade; follow the boardwalk and choose a less crowded peak.

Parking

Pay parking lots line the beach; get there early on summer days to secure a space.

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 Hull

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Hull

Dawn patrol in Hull 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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