Dawn patrol surfing in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach, Florida

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

First light in Pompano 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

6:38 AM
First Light: 6:08 AM

Day length: 10h 54m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:38 AM

First light: 6:08 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Last light: 6:03 PM

Data from Pompano Pier Northside · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Day Length

10h 54m

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

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 51m

Best dawn patrol spots in Pompano Beach

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Featured Beaches(2)

Pompano Pier Northside

Advanced

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

Pompano Pier Southside

Advanced

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

Dawn patrol access guide for Pompano Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Pompano Pier Northside
pier
intermediate-advanced

Pompano Pier Northside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Pompano Beach 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.

Pompano Pier Southside
pier
intermediate-advanced

Pompano Pier Southside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Pompano Beach 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 Pompano 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 Pompano Beach

Dawn patrol in Pompano 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.