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 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
6:12 AMDay length: 14h 20m
-3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:12 AM
First light: 5:42 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Last light: 9:02 PM
Data from Long Beach (Boardwalk)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:12 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 20m |
| Tomorrow | 6:13 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 17m |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 6:15 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 14m |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:16 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 12m |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 6:17 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 9m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Day Length
14h 20m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Day Length
14h 17m
Sat, Aug 15
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Day Length
14h 14m
Sun, Aug 16
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Day Length
14h 12m
Mon, Aug 17
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Day Length
14h 9m
Best dawn patrol spots in Long Beach
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Long Beach
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 Long Beach
Conditions
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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