Dawn patrol surfing in Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores, Washington

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

First light in Ocean Shores means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

7:38 AM

First Light: 7:08 AM

Day length: 10h 49m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:38 AM

First light: 7:08 AM

Sunset

6:27 PM

Last light: 6:57 PM

Data from Ocean Shores · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	7:38 AM	6:27 PM	10h 49m
Tomorrow	7:39 AM	6:25 PM	10h 46m
Mon, Oct 19	7:41 AM	6:23 PM	10h 43m
Tue, Oct 20	7:42 AM	6:22 PM	10h 39m
Wed, Oct 21	7:44 AM	6:20 PM	10h 36m
Thu, Oct 22	7:45 AM	6:18 PM	10h 33m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:38 AM

Sunset

6:27 PM

Day Length

10h 49m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:39 AM

Sunset

6:25 PM

Day Length

10h 46m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

7:41 AM

Sunset

6:23 PM

Day Length

10h 43m

Tue, Oct 20

Sunrise

7:42 AM

Sunset

6:22 PM

Day Length

10h 39m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:44 AM

Sunset

6:20 PM

Day Length

10h 36m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:45 AM

Sunset

6:18 PM

Day Length

10h 33m

Best dawn patrol spots in Ocean Shores

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Ocean Shores

Beginner friendly

Ocean Shores is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Ocean Shores / North Beaches

Beginner friendly

Ocean Shores / North Beaches is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Ocean Shores

Beginner friendly

Ocean Shores is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Ocean Shores / North Beaches

Beginner friendly

Ocean Shores / North Beaches is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Dawn patrol access guide for Ocean Shores

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Ocean Shores

beach

beginner-intermediate

4.0(3)

Ocean Shores is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Ocean Shores / North Beaches

beach

beginner-intermediate

4.5(4)

Ocean Shores / North Beaches is a beach break in Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

You're here

Sunset Sessions

Evening golden hour spots

Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Ocean Shores

: Dawn patrol in Ocean Shores 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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