Dawn patrol surfing in Flagler Beach

Flagler Beach, Florida

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

First light in Flagler 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

7:18 AM
First Light: 6:48 AM

Day length: 12h 23m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:18 AM

First light: 6:48 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Last light: 8:12 PM

Data from Flagler Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:18 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Day Length

12h 23m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:17 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Day Length

12h 25m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

7:16 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 27m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

7:15 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 28m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

7:14 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

12h 30m

Best dawn patrol spots in Flagler Beach

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Featured Beaches(1)

Flagler Beach

Intermediate

Flagler Beach is a long coquina‑sand beach known for its thumping shorebreak and friendly surf culture. On low incoming tide the second sandbar produces fun rights and lefts when west winds and swell align. The area near the pier can get crowded and powerful; novices should surf a few blocks away.

Dawn patrol access guide for Flagler Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Flagler Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

Flagler Beach is a long coquina‑sand beach known for its thumping shorebreak and friendly surf culture. On low incoming tide the second sandbar produces fun rights and lefts when west winds and swell align. The area near the pier can get crowded and powerful; novices should surf a few blocks away.

Early access

Multiple beach accesses lead directly to the sand. Stay away from the pier's 150‑ft no‑surf zone.

Parking

Street parking along A1A is free. Additional parking lots are near the pier. Arrive early on weekends.

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 Flagler Beach

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
You're here
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Flagler Beach

Dawn patrol in Flagler 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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