Dawn patrol surfing in St. Augustine Beach

St. Augustine Beach, Florida

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

First light in St. Augustine 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

7:30 AM
First Light: 7:00 AM

Day length: 11h 21m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:30 AM

First light: 7:00 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Last light: 7:21 PM

Data from St. Augustine Beach Pier · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:30 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

11h 21m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:31 AM

Sunset

6:50 PM

Day Length

11h 20m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:31 AM

Sunset

6:49 PM

Day Length

11h 18m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:32 AM

Sunset

6:48 PM

Day Length

11h 16m

Best dawn patrol spots in St. Augustine Beach

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Featured Beaches(1)

St. Augustine Beach Pier

Intermediate

Ocean beach adjoining the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier on Anastasia Island. The county beach access includes parking, restrooms and showers.

Dawn patrol access guide for St. Augustine Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

St. Augustine Beach Pier
beach

Ocean beach adjoining the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier on Anastasia Island. The county beach access includes parking, restrooms and showers.

Early access

Use county pier beach access. Check current pier conditions separately; beach access does not guarantee the pier itself is open.

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 St. Augustine Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in St. Augustine Beach

Dawn patrol in St. Augustine 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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