Dawn patrol surfing in Seaside

Seaside, Oregon

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

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

Sunrise

7:02 AM
First Light: 6:32 AM

Day length: 12h 38m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:02 AM

First light: 6:32 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Last light: 8:10 PM

Data from Seaside Cove · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:58 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 45m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:56 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

12h 48m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

7:46 PM

Day Length

12h 51m

Best dawn patrol spots in Seaside

Dawn patrol access guide for Seaside

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Seaside Cove
reef
intermediate
4.3(4)

**Seaside Cove** delivers Oregon's best left-hand pointbreak rated 8/10 but with extreme localism. Point break and beach reef mix receives northwest swells (270-0°, center 315°).

Seaside Cove (Oregon)
beach
intermediate

Seaside Cove (Oregon) is a powerful sand-and-rock break with lefts and rights. Waves can reach 10-15 ft in winter and 5-7 ft in summer, attracting experienced locals. Beginners should stay out of the main lineup and respect the locals and reef.

Early access

Follow paved trails to the beach and paddle out through the channel near the rocks. Watch for slippery boulders.

Parking

Park at Avenue U or along the promenade. Avoid blocking driveways, and be prepared to walk with your board.

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 Seaside

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Seaside

Dawn patrol in Seaside 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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