Dawn patrol surfing in Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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

First light in Rockaway 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

7:13 AM
First Light: 6:43 AM

Day length: 9h 35m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:13 AM

First light: 6:43 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Last light: 5:19 PM

Data from Rockaway Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Day Length

9h 35m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:15 AM

Sunset

4:48 PM

Day Length

9h 33m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

7:16 AM

Sunset

4:47 PM

Day Length

9h 30m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

7:17 AM

Sunset

4:46 PM

Day Length

9h 28m

Best dawn patrol spots in Rockaway Beach

Dawn patrol access guide for Rockaway Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Rockaway Beach
beach
intermediate-advanced

Rockaway Beach is a Pacific sandbar surf zone at Rockaway Beach in North Oregon Coast. 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 Rockaway Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Rockaway Beach

Dawn patrol in Rockaway 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.