Dawn patrol surfing in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce, Florida

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

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

Sunrise

6:41 AM
First Light: 6:11 AM

Day length: 10h 50m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:41 AM

First light: 6:11 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Last light: 6:01 PM

Data from Fort Pierce Inlet · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 50m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 49m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 48m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 47m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 46m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

5:29 PM

Day Length

10h 44m

Best dawn patrol spots in Fort Pierce

Dawn patrol access guide for Fort Pierce

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Fort Pierce Inlet
inlet
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Fort Pierce Inlet is a inlet-influenced surf zone at Fort Pierce in Treasure Coast. 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 Pierce

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Fort Pierce

Dawn patrol in Fort Pierce 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.