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dawn patrol
What does dawn patrol mean?
Going surfing first thing in the morning to catch the cleanest conditions and beat the crowds.
"We're on dawn patrol tomorrow — be at the beach by 5:30."
Origin
Surf slang borrowing military 'dawn patrol' phrasing for the early morning session.
Frequently asked questions
What is dawn patrol in surfing?
It means going surfing at first light to catch the cleanest morning conditions and beat the crowds.
Where does the term dawn patrol come from?
Surfers borrowed the military phrase 'dawn patrol' to describe the early morning surf session.
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