Dawn patrol surfing in Satellite Beach

Satellite Beach, Florida

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

First light in Satellite Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 3 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:42 AM
First Light: 6:12 AM

Day length: 10h 51m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:42 AM

First light: 6:12 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Last light: 6:03 PM

Data from Pelican Beach Park · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Day Length

10h 51m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 49m

Fri, Nov 13

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 48m

Sat, Nov 14

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 47m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 46m

Best dawn patrol spots in Satellite Beach

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Dawn patrol access guide for Satellite Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Pelican Beach Park
beach
intermediate

Pelican Beach Park is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Satellite Beach in Space Coast. 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.

Pet Den
beach
intermediate

Pet Den is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Satellite Beach in Space Coast. 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.

Satellite Beach
reef
intermediate

Satellite Beach sits on a barrier island and features a coquina sand shelf and shifting ocean floor. When E‑SE swells hit, the wave produces long, hollow lefts over a shallow reef, but exposed rocks and shallow water pose hazards. Intermediate surfers will enjoy its power when conditions align.

Early access

Walk through the dune paths to the beach. At low tide, watch for exposed rocks on the shoreline.

Parking

Street parking is available near public accesses. Look for small lots with showers and restrooms along A1A.

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 Satellite Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Satellite Beach

Dawn patrol in Satellite 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.