Rehoboth Beach
beach
Atlantic Ocean beach alongside Rehoboth Beach’s boardwalk. Surfing is subject to city restrictions and designated areas.
Early access
Use public beach access and check current city beach conditions and surfing-area rules.
Dawn patrol surfing in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Rehoboth Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:14 AMFirst Light: 6:44 AM
Day length: 11h 4m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:14 AM
First light: 6:44 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Last light: 6:48 PM
Data from Rehoboth Beach · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:14 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 4m |
| Tomorrow | 7:15 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 1m |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 7:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 59m |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 57m |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 54m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Day Length
11h 4m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Day Length
11h 1m
Wed, Oct 21
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Day Length
10h 59m
Thu, Oct 22
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Day Length
10h 57m
Fri, Oct 23
Sunrise
7:18 AM
Sunset
6:12 PM
Day Length
10h 54m
Best dawn patrol spots in Rehoboth Beach
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Rehoboth Beach
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
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 Rehoboth Beach
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Rehoboth Beach
- Dawn patrol in Rehoboth 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.
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