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

7:04 AM
First Light: 6:34 AM

Day length: 12h 36m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:04 AM

First light: 6:34 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Last light: 8:10 PM

Data from Florence South Jetty · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:04 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Day Length

12h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Day Length

12h 39m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:58 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 45m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:57 AM

Sunset

7:45 PM

Day Length

12h 48m

Best dawn patrol spots in Florence

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Featured Beaches(1)

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.

Dawn patrol access guide for Florence

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Florence South Jetty
jetty
intermediate-advanced
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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
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

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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