Dawn patrol surfing in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach, Maine

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

First light in Old Orchard 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

6:33 AM
First Light: 6:03 AM

Day length: 9h 47m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:33 AM

First light: 6:03 AM

Sunset

4:20 PM

Last light: 4:50 PM

Data from Old Orchard Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

4:20 PM

Day Length

9h 47m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

4:19 PM

Day Length

9h 44m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

4:18 PM

Day Length

9h 42m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

4:17 PM

Day Length

9h 40m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

4:16 PM

Day Length

9h 38m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

4:15 PM

Day Length

9h 36m

Best dawn patrol spots in Old Orchard Beach

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Old Orchard Beach

Beginner friendly

Old Orchard Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Old Orchard Beach in Southern Maine. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Dawn patrol access guide for Old Orchard Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Old Orchard Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

Old Orchard Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Old Orchard Beach in Southern Maine. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Early access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

Parking

Use signed public access and legal parking; verify posted restrictions before leaving the vehicle.

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 Old Orchard Beach

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
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Old Orchard Beach

Dawn patrol in Old Orchard 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.