Dawn patrol surfing in Lake Worth Beach

Lake Worth Beach, Florida

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

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

Sunrise

6:39 AM
First Light: 6:09 AM

Day length: 10h 53m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:39 AM

First light: 6:09 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Last light: 6:02 PM

Data from Lake Worth Pier Northside · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 53m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 52m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 51m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 50m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 49m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 47m

Best dawn patrol spots in Lake Worth Beach

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Featured Beaches(2)

Lake Worth Pier Northside

Advanced

Lake Worth Pier Northside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Lake Worth Pier Southside

Advanced

Lake Worth Pier Southside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Dawn patrol access guide for Lake Worth Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Lake Worth Pier Northside
pier
intermediate-advanced

Lake Worth Pier Northside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach 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.

Lake Worth Pier Southside
pier
intermediate-advanced

Lake Worth Pier Southside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach 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 Lake Worth Beach

Conditions

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

Style

Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Lake Worth Beach

Dawn patrol in Lake Worth 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.