Dawn patrol surfing in St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island, Georgia

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

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

Sunrise

7:32 AM
First Light: 7:02 AM

Day length: 11h 19m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:32 AM

First light: 7:02 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Last light: 7:21 PM

Data from East Beach (St. Simons Island) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:32 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

11h 19m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:32 AM

Sunset

6:50 PM

Day Length

11h 17m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:33 AM

Sunset

6:48 PM

Day Length

11h 15m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:34 AM

Sunset

6:47 PM

Day Length

11h 14m

Fri, Oct 23

Sunrise

7:35 AM

Sunset

6:46 PM

Day Length

11h 12m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

7:35 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Day Length

11h 10m

Best dawn patrol spots in St. Simons Island

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Featured Beaches(1)

East Beach (St. Simons Island)

Intermediate

Public ocean beach accessed through Coast Guard Park on St. Simons Island. Facilities include beach parking, restrooms and accessible beach mats.

Dawn patrol access guide for St. Simons Island

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

East Beach (St. Simons Island)
beach

Public ocean beach accessed through Coast Guard Park on St. Simons Island. Facilities include beach parking, restrooms and accessible beach mats.

Early access

Use the Coast Guard beach access at 4100 First Street and observe the beach warning light system.

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. Simons Island

Conditions

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in St. Simons Island

Dawn patrol in St. Simons Island 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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