Dawn patrol surfing in York

York, Maine

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

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

Sunrise

6:33 AM
First Light: 6:03 AM

Day length: 9h 48m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:33 AM

First light: 6:03 AM

Sunset

4:22 PM

Last light: 4:52 PM

Data from Long Sands Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

4:22 PM

Day Length

9h 48m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

4:21 PM

Day Length

9h 46m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

4:20 PM

Day Length

9h 44m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

4:19 PM

Day Length

9h 42m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

4:18 PM

Day Length

9h 40m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

4:17 PM

Day Length

9h 37m

Best dawn patrol spots in York

Dawn patrol access guide for York

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Long Sands Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

Long Sands Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at York 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.

Short Sands Beach (York Beach) is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at York 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 York

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in York

Dawn patrol in York 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.