What time should I surf for dawn patrol in Florence?

Dawn patrol in Florence typically starts at first light, around 30 minutes before sunrise. This gives you the glassiest conditions before onshore winds develop.

Why is dawn patrol the best time to surf?

Early morning offers glassy conditions, fewer crowds, and calmer winds. Water temperature is also warmer relative to air temperature at sunrise.

Dawn patrol surfing in Florence

Florence, Oregon

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

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

Sunrise

5:52 AM

First Light: 5:22 AM

Day length: 14h 43m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:52 AM

First light: 5:22 AM

Sunset

8:35 PM

Last light: 9:05 PM

Data from Florence South Jetty· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:52 AM	8:35 PM	14h 43m
Tomorrow	5:51 AM	8:36 PM	14h 45m
Sun, May 17	5:50 AM	8:37 PM	14h 47m
Mon, May 18	5:49 AM	8:38 PM	14h 49m
Tue, May 19	5:48 AM	8:39 PM	14h 51m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:52 AM

Sunset

8:35 PM

Day Length

14h 43m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Sunset

8:36 PM

Day Length

14h 45m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:50 AM

Sunset

8:37 PM

Day Length

14h 47m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:49 AM

Sunset

8:38 PM

Day Length

14h 49m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

8:39 PM

Day Length

14h 51m

Best dawn patrol spots in Florence

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Florence South Jetty

Advanced

Florence South Jetty offers challenging river mouth break rated 6/10 but fickle and dangerous. Siuslaw River south jetty produces inside left (harbor entrance wave—wedgy, hollow) and outside beach rights.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Florence South Jetty

Advanced

Dawn patrol access guide for Florence

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Florence South Jetty

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**Florence South Jetty** offers challenging river mouth break rated 6/10 but fickle and dangerous. Siuslaw River south jetty produces inside left (harbor entrance wave—wedgy, hollow) and outside beach rights.

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 Florence

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

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Florence

: Dawn patrol in Florence 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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