Dawn patrol surfing in Delray Beach

Delray Beach, Florida

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

First light in Delray 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

6:39 AM
First Light: 6:09 AM

Day length: 10h 54m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:39 AM

First light: 6:09 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Last light: 6:02 PM

Data from Delray Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 54m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 52m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 51m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 50m

Best dawn patrol spots in Delray Beach

Dawn patrol access guide for Delray Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Delray Beach
beach
intermediate

Delray Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Delray Beach in Palm Beach County. 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 Delray Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Delray Beach

Dawn patrol in Delray 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.