Dawn patrol surfing in Port Orange

Port Orange, Florida

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

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

Sunrise

6:47 AM
First Light: 6:17 AM

Day length: 10h 45m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:47 AM

First light: 6:17 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Last light: 6:01 PM

Data from Wilbur by the Sea · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 45m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 43m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:48 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 42m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 41m

Best dawn patrol spots in Port Orange

Dawn patrol access guide for Port Orange

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Wilbur by the Sea
beach
intermediate

Wilbur by the Sea is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Port Orange in Volusia 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 Port Orange

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Port Orange

Dawn patrol in Port Orange 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.