Dawn patrol surfing in Long Beach

Long Beach, Washington

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

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

Sunrise

7:02 AM
First Light: 6:32 AM

Day length: 12h 39m

+4 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:02 AM

First light: 6:32 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Last light: 8:11 PM

Data from Long Beach (Boardwalk) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Day Length

12h 39m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:58 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

12h 45m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:56 AM

Sunset

7:45 PM

Day Length

12h 49m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

7:46 PM

Day Length

12h 52m

Best dawn patrol spots in Long Beach

Dawn patrol access guide for Long Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Long Beach (Boardwalk)
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.8(4)

Long Beach (Boardwalk) is a beach break in Long Beach, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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 Long Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Long Beach

Dawn patrol in Long Beach 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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