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
7:10 AMFirst Light: 6:40 AM
Day length: 11h 59m
-3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:10 AM
First light: 6:40 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Last light: 7:40 PM
Data from Gold Beach (South Jetty) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 59m |
| Tomorrow | 7:11 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 57m |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 7:12 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 54m |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 7:13 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 51m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 7:14 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 48m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7:15 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 45m |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 7:17 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 42m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Day Length
11h 57m
Tue, Sep 29
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Day Length
11h 54m
Wed, Sep 30
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Day Length
11h 51m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
7:02 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Day Length
11h 45m
Sat, Oct 3
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Sunset
6:59 PM
Day Length
11h 42m
Best dawn patrol spots in Gold Beach
Featured Beaches
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Featured Beaches(1)
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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