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

5:46 AM
First Light: 5:16 AM

Day length: 14h 55m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:46 AM

First light: 5:16 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Last light: 9:11 PM

Data from Long Beach (Boardwalk)· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Day Length

14h 55m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:45 AM

Sunset

8:42 PM

Day Length

14h 57m

Sat, May 16

Sunrise

5:44 AM

Sunset

8:43 PM

Day Length

14h 59m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Sunset

8:44 PM

Day Length

15h 2m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:46 PM

Day Length

15h 4m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:40 AM

Sunset

8:47 PM

Day Length

15h 6m

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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