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Beaches with sunrise views in Florida

55 beaches in Florida with sunrise over water mapped within walking distance, from OpenStreetMap, with what is mapped and how far it is on every card. That is 55 of the 185 ranked beaches in Florida.

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  • Most listedMiami Beach (4)

55 beaches in Florida with sunrise over water. The top 50 are listed. Listed in Beach Score order, updated Sep 10, 2026. The Beach Score rates the beach overall, not its sunrise over water.

When the sun rises over the water

Sun rises over the water: all year. From the seasons the sources give for 50 of the 50 listed beaches.

  1. Miami Beach: sandy beach with lifeguard station, umbrellas, beachgoers, ocean and clouds

    Miami Beach

    6.3
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterAugust to AprilThe sun rises over the water 9 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  2. Ocean Terrace Public Beach: beach with wooden deck, turquoise water, dramatic storm clouds, distant vehicles

    Ocean Terrace Public Beach

    6.3
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · Beachfront hotelsView beach
  3. Sandy's Beach: sandy beach with palm trees, buildings, and festival banner

    Sandy's Beach

    6.3
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterAugust to AprilThe sun rises over the water 9 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  4. South Pointe Beach: beach with cabanas, palm trees, high-rise buildings in background

    South Pointe Beach

    6.3
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · BoardwalkView beach
  5. Aerial view of Sunny Isles Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Sunny Isles Beach

    6.3
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  6. Aerial view of Spa Beach in St. Petersburg, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Spa Beach

    6.1
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  7. Hollywood Beach: palm trees, sandy beach, ocean, umbrellas, beachgoers, concrete structure

    Hollywood Beach

    6.0
    Hollywood, Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · Beachfront hotelsView beach
  8. Aerial view of Hubbard's Beach in St. Pete Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Hubbard's Beach

    5.7
    St. Pete Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterAugust to AprilThe sun rises over the water 9 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · PierView beach
  9. Crandon Beach: sandy beach with palm trees, ocean, overcast sky, windy conditions

    Crandon Beach

    5.6
    Key Biscayne, Florida
    Sunrise over waterAugust to MayThe sun rises over the water 10 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · BathroomsView beach
  10. Eau Gallie Beach: beach with high-rise hotels, sand, ocean, and distant beachgoers

    Eau Gallie Beach

    5.6
    Melbourne, Florida
    Sunrise over waterFebruary to NovemberThe sun rises over the water 10 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  11. Haulover Beach: sandy beach with cityscape skyline and ocean under blue sky

    Haulover Beach

    5.5
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · PierView beach
  12. Haulover Nude Beach: sandy beach with cityscape skyline and ocean under blue sky

    Haulover Nude Beach

    5.5
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · PierView beach
  13. Aerial view of Picnic Island Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Picnic Island Beach

    5.4
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterOctober to FebruaryThe sun rises over the water 5 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · BathroomsView beach
  14. Venice Beach: wooden bench on sand facing ocean at sunset with palm trees

    Venice Beach

    5.4
    Venice, Florida
    Sunrise over waterAugust to AprilThe sun rises over the water 9 months a year.
    Parking · Pier · LifeguardsView beach
  15. Vilano Point: aerial view of sandy beach with coastal town and ocean waves

    Vilano Point

    5.4
    St. Augustine, Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  16. Tidal Cove Beach: sandy beach with gentle waves, blue sky, few distant figures

    Tidal Cove Beach

    5.2
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · PierView beach
  17. Wabasso Beach: sandy beach with red posts marking turtle nesting areas, vegetation background

    Wabasso Beach

    5.2
    Vero Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to OctoberThe sun rises over the water 8 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · Hotels nearbyView beach
  18. Mashes Sands Beach: beach shoreline with leaning pine tree, sand, grass, and cloudy sky

    Mashes Sands Beach

    5.0
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · BathroomsView beach
  19. Aerial view of City Beach in Cedar Key, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    City Beach

    4.9
    Cedar Key, Florida
    Sunrise over waterOctober to MarchThe sun rises over the water 6 months a year.
    Parking · Pier · Hotels nearbyView beach
  20. Aerial view of Hobie Island Beach in Miami, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Hobie Island Beach

    4.9
    Miami, Florida
    Sunrise over waterOctober to FebruaryThe sun rises over the water 5 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · PierView beach
  21. Aerial view of Paradise Beach in Melbourne, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Paradise Beach

    4.9
    Melbourne, Florida
    Sunrise over waterFebruary to OctoberThe sun rises over the water 9 months a year.
    Parking · Free parking · Hotels nearbyView beach
  22. Patrick AFB Beach: ocean waves breaking on sandy beach at sunrise or sunset

    Patrick AFB Beach

    4.9
    Cocoa Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterJanuary to NovemberThe sun rises over the water 11 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · PierView beach
  23. New Smyrna Beach: wide sandy beach with vehicles, beachgoers, water, and coastal buildings

    New Smyrna Beach

    4.7
    New Smyrna Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 7 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · BoardwalkView beach
  24. Aerial view of Public Beach in Marathon, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Public Beach

    4.6
    Marathon, Florida
    Sunrise over waterOctober to FebruaryThe sun rises over the water 5 months a year.
    Parking · Pier · BathroomsView beach
  25. Seminole Beach: beach with wet sand, dunes, seaweed, overcast sky, distant swimmer

    Seminole Beach

    4.4
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Sunrise over waterAugust to AprilThe sun rises over the water 9 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · Hotels nearbyView beach
  26. Jensen Beach: sandy beach with turquoise water and white-capped waves under blue sky

    Jensen Beach

    4.3
    Stuart, Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 7 months a year.
    Parking · Pier · LifeguardsView beach
  27. Aerial view of Mickler's Landing in Jacksonville, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Mickler's Landing

    4.3
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Sunrise over waterFebruary to NovemberThe sun rises over the water 10 months a year.
    Parking · Pier · BathroomsView beach
  28. Aerial view of Inlet Shore Beach Area in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Inlet Shore Beach Area

    4.2
    New Smyrna Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to OctoberThe sun rises over the water 8 months a year.
    Parking · Boardwalk · PierView beach
  29. Aerial view of Crandon Park Beach in Key Biscayne, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Crandon Park Beach

    4.1
    Key Biscayne, Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Hotels nearby · Beachfront hotelsView beach
  30. Playalinda Beach: sandy beach with ocean waves and clear blue sky

    Playalinda Beach

    4.1
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterApril to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 6 months a year.
    Parking · Pier · BathroomsView beach
  31. Playalinda Beach (Nudist Area): sandy beach with ocean waves and clear blue sky

    Playalinda Beach (Nudist Area)

    4.1
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterApril to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 6 months a year.
    Parking · Bathrooms · Clothing optionalView beach
  32. Aerial view of Riviera Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Riviera Beach

    4.1
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · PierView beach
  33. Blind Creek Beach North: beach shoreline with coastal vegetation, trees, and turquoise water

    Blind Creek Beach North

    3.8
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 7 months a year.
    ParkingView beach
  34. Blind Creek Beach South: beach dunes with sea oats, ocean waves, and clear sky

    Blind Creek Beach South

    3.8
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 7 months a year.
    Parking · Clothing optionalView beach
  35. Aerial view of Boca Chica Beach in Key West, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Boca Chica Beach

    3.8
    Key West, Florida
    Sunrise over waterOctober to FebruaryThe sun rises over the water 5 months a year.
    ParkingView beach
  36. Little Mud Creek Beach: beach with driftwood, dunes, vegetation, and ocean waves

    Little Mud Creek Beach

    3.8
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 7 months a year.
    ParkingView beach
  37. Walton Rocks Beach: sandy beach with gentle waves and clear blue sky

    Walton Rocks Beach

    3.8
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to OctoberThe sun rises over the water 8 months a year.
    Parking · Dogs allowedView beach
  38. Aerial view of Bahama Beach in St. Petersburg, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Bahama Beach

    3.5
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Sunrise over waterAugust to AprilThe sun rises over the water 9 months a year.
    View beach
  39. Bone Yard Beach: driftwood logs scattered on sandy beach with ocean waves

    Bone Yard Beach

    3.5
    Amelia Island, Florida
    Sunrise over waterMay to AugustThe sun rises over the water 4 months a year.
    ParkingView beach
  40. Fort Lauderdale Beach: sandy beach at sunset with waves and dramatic cloudy sky

    Fort Lauderdale Beach

    3.5
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Sunrise over waterApril to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 6 months a year.
    Hotels nearby · Lifeguards · Wheelchair accessView beach
  41. Aerial view of Rebecca's Cove Landing in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Rebecca's Cove Landing

    3.5
    Naples, Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 7 months a year.
    Sea turtle nestingView beach
  42. Aerial view of Calusa Point in Sanibel, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Calusa Point

    3.3
    Sanibel, Florida
    Sunrise over waterall yearThe sun rises over the water 12 months a year.
    View beach
  43. Aerial view of Apollo Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Apollo Beach

    3.2
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 7 months a year.
    Parking · BioluminescenceView beach
  44. Aerial view of South Beach in Key Largo, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    South Beach

    3.1
    Key Largo, Florida
    Sunrise over waterSeptember to AprilThe sun rises over the water 8 months a year.
    Camping nearby · Beachfront campingView beach
  45. Aerial view of Titusville Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Titusville Beach

    3.0
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterApril to AugustThe sun rises over the water 5 months a year.
    BioluminescenceView beach
  46. Aerial view of Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Anastasia State Park

    2.9
    St. Augustine, Florida
    Sunrise over waterFebruary to OctoberThe sun rises over the water 9 months a year.
    View beach
  47. Aerial view of Delwood Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Delwood Beach

    2.9
    Panama City Beach, Florida
    Sunrise over waterOctober to MarchThe sun rises over the water 6 months a year.
    Hotels nearbyView beach
  48. Aerial view of Little Oyster Bar Point in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Little Oyster Bar Point

    2.9
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterApril to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 6 months a year.
    View beach
  49. Aerial view of Boca Chica Nude Beach in Key West, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

    Boca Chica Nude Beach

    2.8
    Key West, Florida
    Sunrise over waterNovember to FebruaryThe sun rises over the water 4 months a year.
    Clothing optionalView beach
  50. Bonair Beach: beach with dunes, coastal vegetation, ocean and sky with clouds

    Bonair Beach

    2.5
    Florida
    Sunrise over waterMarch to SeptemberThe sun rises over the water 7 months a year.
    Wheelchair accessView beach
50 of 55 beaches on the map
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Compare beaches with sunrise views

BeachSun over the waterParkingBeach Score
Miami BeachMiami BeachAug to Apr (9 months)Yes6.3
Ocean Terrace Public BeachMiami BeachAll yearYes6.3
Sandy's BeachMiami BeachAug to Apr (9 months)Yes6.3
South Pointe BeachMiami BeachAll yearYes6.3
Sunny Isles BeachAll yearYes6.3
Spa BeachSt. PetersburgAll yearYes6.1
Hollywood BeachHollywoodAll yearYes6.0
Hubbard's BeachSt. Pete BeachAug to Apr (9 months)Yes5.7
Crandon BeachKey BiscayneAug to May (10 months)Yes5.6
Eau Gallie BeachMelbourneFeb to Nov (10 months)Yes5.6
Haulover BeachAll yearYes5.5
Haulover Nude BeachAll yearYes5.5

How sunrise over water works

The sun rises over the water when the shore faces within about 35 degrees of the sunrise direction, which moves from the southeast in winter to the northeast in summer. East-facing beaches have it most of the year.

How we verify sunrise over water

Same method as sunset, using the sunrise azimuth. Sources and methodology

© OpenStreetMap contributors. This feature is derived from OpenStreetMap data under the ODbL.

Where in Florida

Most are in Miami Beach (4), then St. Petersburg (2) and Key Biscayne (2).

Miami Beach (4)St. Petersburg (2)Key Biscayne (2)Melbourne (2)St. Augustine (2)New Smyrna Beach (2)Jacksonville (2)Key West (2)Hollywood (1)St. Pete Beach (1)Venice (1)Vero Beach (1)
Today in Florida

Best today: St. Pete Beach, 86 of 100

Wind up to 12 mph, waves up to 0.9 ft, 24% rain chance, high 88 F in St. Pete Beach.

St. Pete Beach86 of 100Santa Rosa Beach85 of 100Marco Island84 of 100Sanibel84 of 100

Forecast at each area's centre from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly; the rating rule is on the methodology page. The ranking below reflects typical conditions, not today.

When to go

Warmest sea: August at 88 F (31 C). Calmest water: July, mean daily maximum wave 1.3 ft. Fewest rain days: February, November, December. The sun rises over the water at the most of these beaches in April.

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