Gold Beach (South Jetty)
4.7(3)jetty
intermediate-advanced
**Gold Beach** (South Jetty) produces fickle hollow rights rated 5/10 at Rogue River mouth. Stubby jetty facing southwest creates right wedges.
Dawn patrol surfing in Gold Beach
Gold Beach, Oregon
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Gold 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
7:06 AMFirst Light: 6:36 AM
Day length: 12h 34m
+3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:06 AM
First light: 6:36 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM
Last light: 8:10 PM
Data from Gold Beach (South Jetty) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:06 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 34m |
| Tomorrow | 7:04 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 37m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 7:02 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 7:01 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 43m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:59 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 46m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM
Day Length
12h 34m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
7:41 PM
Day Length
12h 37m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Day Length
12h 40m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Day Length
12h 43m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
7:45 PM
Day Length
12h 46m
Best dawn patrol spots in Gold Beach
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Gold Beach
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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 Gold Beach
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Gold Beach
- Dawn patrol in Gold 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.
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