Dawn patrol surfing in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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

First light in Fort Lauderdale means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:38 AM
First Light: 6:08 AM

Day length: 10h 55m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:38 AM

First light: 6:08 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Last light: 6:03 PM

Data from NE 14th Court · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Day Length

10h 55m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 53m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 52m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 51m

Best dawn patrol spots in Fort Lauderdale

Dawn patrol access guide for Fort Lauderdale

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

NE 14th Court
beach
intermediate

NE 14th Court is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Fort Lauderdale in Broward 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 Fort Lauderdale

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Fort Lauderdale

Dawn patrol in Fort Lauderdale 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.