Best dawn patrol spots in Florida
13 spots across Florida
Early risers in Florida are rewarded with glassy conditions and empty lineups. These spots offer the best dawn patrol sessions before the wind picks up.
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Sunrise Times Across Florida
Sunrise and first light times from north to south. Click a city for detailed dawn patrol planning.
| City | Sunrise | First Light |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola Beach | 7:42 AM | 7:12 AM |
| Navarre | 7:41 AM | 7:11 AM |
| Jacksonville Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:49 AM |
| Flagler Beach | 7:18 AM | 6:48 AM |
| Ponce Inlet | 7:18 AM | 6:48 AM |
| New Smyrna Beach | 7:18 AM | 6:48 AM |
| Cocoa Beach | 7:17 AM | 6:47 AM |
| Satellite Beach | 7:17 AM | 6:47 AM |
| Melbourne Beach | 7:16 AM | 6:46 AM |
| Boynton Beach | 7:15 AM | 6:45 AM |
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About surfing in Florida
- Dawn patrol in Florida 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.