Crystal Cove
3.9(16)beach
beginner-intermediate
**Crystal Cove** offers scenic but fickle left point/reef rated 5/10, working on south to southwest swells (170-230°, center 200°) with northeast winds (45°).
Dawn patrol surfing in Newport Coast
Newport Coast, California
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Newport Coast means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
5:44 AMFirst Light: 5:14 AM
Day length: 14h 22m
Same as yesterday
Sunrise
5:44 AM
First light: 5:14 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Last light: 8:36 PM
Data from Crystal Cove· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:44 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 22m |
| Tomorrow | 5:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 21m |
| Wed, Jul 1 | 5:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 21m |
| Thu, Jul 2 | 5:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 21m |
| Fri, Jul 3 | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 20m |
| Sat, Jul 4 | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 20m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 22m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 21m
Wed, Jul 1
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 21m
Thu, Jul 2
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 21m
Fri, Jul 3
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 20m
Sat, Jul 4
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 20m
Best dawn patrol spots in Newport Coast
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Newport Coast
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 Newport Coast
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Newport Coast
- Dawn patrol in Newport Coast 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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