Dawn patrol surfing in Asbury Park

Asbury Park, New Jersey

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

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

Sunrise

6:46 AM
First Light: 6:16 AM

Day length: 12h 32m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:46 AM

First light: 6:16 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Last light: 7:47 PM

Data from Asbury Park · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

7:20 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

7:21 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Best dawn patrol spots in Asbury Park

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Featured Beaches(1)

Asbury Park

Intermediate

Asbury Park comprises several beach breaks around jetties, offering rights off the groins and a fun left at The Cove. It works best with southeast‑to‑east swells and offshore west winds late summer through fall.

Dawn patrol access guide for Asbury Park

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Asbury Park
beach
intermediate

Asbury Park comprises several beach breaks around jetties, offering rights off the groins and a fun left at The Cove. It works best with southeast‑to‑east swells and offshore west winds late summer through fall.

Early access

Use the boardwalk stairs; choose between the northern Cove or the jetties and paddle out through the rip currents.

Parking

Parking lots and metered street parking line the boardwalk—rates vary and fill quickly in peak season.

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 Asbury Park

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
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Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Asbury Park

Dawn patrol in Asbury Park 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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