Dawn patrol surfing in Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach, Florida

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

First light in Deerfield 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

7:15 AM
First Light: 6:45 AM

Day length: 12h 21m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:15 AM

First light: 6:45 AM

Sunset

7:36 PM

Last light: 8:06 PM

Data from Deerfield Beach Pier · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:15 AM

Sunset

7:36 PM

Day Length

12h 21m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:14 AM

Sunset

7:37 PM

Day Length

12h 22m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

7:37 PM

Day Length

12h 24m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

7:12 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Day Length

12h 26m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

7:11 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Day Length

12h 27m

Best dawn patrol spots in Deerfield Beach

Dawn patrol access guide for Deerfield Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Deerfield Beach Pier
pier
lower-intermediate

Deerfield Beach Pier offers a small, often mushy wave that's popular with locals and tourists. Surfing is only allowed north of the pier, where high‑performance waves break in the hot zone; south of lifeguard tower 7 has softer waves for learners. Hazards include rip currents, pollution, theft and the occasional shark.

Early access

Use the boardwalk to reach the north side of the pier. A leash is mandatory and the city enforces surf zones strictly.

Parking

Park on the south side of the pier and walk north with your board. Metered parking is available; keep valuables out of sight.

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 Deerfield Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Deerfield Beach

Dawn patrol in Deerfield 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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