Dawn patrol surfing in Newport

Newport, Oregon

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

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

Sunrise

7:01 AM
First Light: 6:31 AM

Day length: 12h 40m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:01 AM

First light: 6:31 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Last light: 8:11 PM

Data from Agate Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 43m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:58 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

12h 46m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:56 AM

Sunset

7:45 PM

Day Length

12h 49m

Best dawn patrol spots in Newport

Dawn patrol access guide for Newport

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Agate Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.3(3)

Agate Beach is a beach break in Newport, OR. 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 Newport

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Newport

Dawn patrol in Newport 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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