Dawn patrol surfing in Frisco

Frisco, North Carolina

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

First light in Frisco means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:36 AM
First Light: 6:06 AM

Day length: 10h 23m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:36 AM

First light: 6:06 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Last light: 5:29 PM

Data from Billy Mitchell · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Day Length

10h 23m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 21m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 20m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

4:57 PM

Day Length

10h 18m

Best dawn patrol spots in Frisco

Dawn patrol access guide for Frisco

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Billy Mitchell
beach
intermediate

Billy Mitchell is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Frisco in Outer Banks. 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.

Frisco Pier Beach
beach
intermediate-advanced

Frisco Pier Beach is the historical surf-place name for the exposed Atlantic beach break at Frisco Beach Access; the former pier and pier house were removed. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff.

Early access

Use the current National Park Service Frisco Beach Access and obey Cape Hatteras closures, ORV rules, and posted ocean-safety guidance.

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 Frisco

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Frisco

Dawn patrol in Frisco 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.