Surfing from sunrise to sunset can be a visually stunning and uplifting experience. The morning light improves visibility, and the calm winds create smooth waves.
A sunrise surf session gives you time to yourself, in the ocean, and without any distractions. It’s one of few places in the world where phones still can’t go, and surfers are happy to keep it that way.
Sunrise is one of the most picturesque times of day, especially when you’re in the ocean. The soft morning light also improves visibility, making it easier to see the best waves, avoid other surfers, and catch the wave of the day.
In addition to safer lighting, the sunrise creates a visually stunning experience with unique reflections off the water and unique hues of orange and pink. Surfing at sunrise means taking in an immense amount of natural beauty to start your day. This can provide a greater appreciation for your surroundings, whether you’re on a surf trip.
Other Benefits of a Sunrise Surf
Several additional benefits make sunrise one of the best times of day to surf. Temperatures are cooler in the mornings and the sun’s UV rays are not as strong or harmful. Surfing in the morning is safer for your skin and can help prevent overheating due to performing physical activity in high temperatures.
Avid surfers also find focusing easier while surfing in the morning hours. Surfing at a more popular time of day means crowds can be heavier, making it more difficult to focus. Heavier crowds can also be dangerous as collisions become more likely
Sunrise
- Conditions: Calm winds create smooth, glassy waves
- Crowds: Fewer crowds, making for a more peaceful experience
- Visibility: Soft morning light improves visibility, making it easier to see waves
- Reflections: Unique reflections off the water
- Hues: Unique hues of orange and pink
- Vitamin D: Morning sunlight is a good source of Vitamin D
- Mood: Morning surf can help you feel happier and relieve stress
Sunset
- Waves: Some say dusk has better waves
- Peace: Some say dusk has a sense of peace
- Challenge: Some say dusk can be challenging, making it better for experienced surfers
Some say that surfing at dawn is ideal for beginners, while dusk is better for experienced surfers.