Dawn patrol surfing in Navarre

Navarre, Florida

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

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

Sunrise

7:41 AM
First Light: 7:11 AM

Day length: 12h 24m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:41 AM

First light: 7:11 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Last light: 8:35 PM

Data from Navarre Beach Pier · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:41 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

12h 24m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:40 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

12h 26m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

7:39 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Day Length

12h 27m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

7:37 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

12h 29m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

7:36 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

12h 31m

Best dawn patrol spots in Navarre

Dawn patrol access guide for Navarre

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Navarre Beach Pier
pier
beginner

Navarre Beach is a long, mostly mushy beach break that's ideal for beginners of all ages. Sandbars between the pier and the park provide plenty of room to spread out. Waves are best at low tide on SE–SW swells, with light NW winds cleaning up the face.

Early access

Walk down boardwalks to reach the sand. Stay clear of fishermen on the pier when paddling out.

Parking

Large public parking lots line the beach near the pier. Parking is free and easy most days.

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 Navarre

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Navarre

Dawn patrol in Navarre 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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