Atlantic beach at Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral. The county park provides public beach access from Ridgewood Avenue.
Early access
Use Cherie Down Park’s public beach access and follow posted county beach rules.
Dawn patrol surfing in Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.
First light in Cape Canaveral means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Cape Canaveral surf report today
| Beach | Height | Wind | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Down Park Beach | 1.9 ft | 10 mph | 90/100 |
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Today's dawn patrol plan in Cape Canaveral
Best window
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle
Top picks
Glassy morning conditions before onshore windsLess crowded lineups at sunriseEast-facing beaches for sunrise viewsSpots with easy parking for early arrivals
Dawn patrol access guide for Cape Canaveral
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10
Logging once helps tune Cape Canaveral picks.
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cape Canaveral
- Dawn patrol in Cape Canaveral 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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