Dawn patrol surfing in Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach, Florida

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

First light in Bradenton 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

6:51 AM
First Light: 6:21 AM

Day length: 10h 50m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:51 AM

First light: 6:21 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Last light: 6:11 PM

Data from Twin Piers · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Day Length

10h 50m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Day Length

10h 49m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

5:40 PM

Day Length

10h 48m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

5:40 PM

Day Length

10h 47m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

5:40 PM

Day Length

10h 46m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:55 AM

Sunset

5:39 PM

Day Length

10h 44m

Best dawn patrol spots in Bradenton Beach

Dawn patrol access guide for Bradenton Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Twin Piers
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Twin Piers is a pier-influenced surf zone at Bradenton Beach in Florida Gulf Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Early access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

Parking

Use signed public access and legal parking; verify posted restrictions before leaving the vehicle.

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 Bradenton Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Bradenton Beach

Dawn patrol in Bradenton 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.