Dawn patrol surfing in Ogunquit

Ogunquit, Maine

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

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

Sunrise

6:30 AM
First Light: 6:00 AM

Day length: 12h 35m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:30 AM

First light: 6:00 AM

Sunset

7:05 PM

Last light: 7:35 PM

Data from Ogunquit Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

7:05 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

7:08 PM

Day Length

12h 41m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

7:09 PM

Day Length

12h 44m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

7:10 PM

Day Length

12h 47m

Best dawn patrol spots in Ogunquit

Dawn patrol access guide for Ogunquit

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Ogunquit Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

Ogunquit Beach is a long, sandy beach that catches swells from multiple directions and has numerous peaks allowing surfers to spread out. The river mouth influences currents and sandbars, producing strong rip currents; the town offers parking, food and facilities nearby.

Early access

Follow the paths from the parking area to the beach; the sand is flat but expect a longer walk to the water at low tide.

Parking

Large municipal lots serve the beach, but they fill quickly in tourist season—arrive early or park in town and walk.

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 Ogunquit

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Ogunquit

Dawn patrol in Ogunquit 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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