Dawn patrol surfing in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, New Jersey

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

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

Sunrise

7:12 AM
First Light: 6:42 AM

Day length: 11h 2m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:12 AM

First light: 6:42 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Last light: 6:44 PM

Data from Atlantic City Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:12 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Day Length

11h 2m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

6:13 PM

Day Length

11h 0m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:14 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Day Length

10h 57m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:15 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

10h 55m

Fri, Oct 23

Sunrise

7:16 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

10h 53m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

7:17 AM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Day Length

10h 50m

Best dawn patrol spots in Atlantic City

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Featured Beaches(1)

Atlantic City Beach

Intermediate

Atlantic beach along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, represented near Virginia Avenue and Steel Pier. Surfing is limited to designated areas and beach-patrol instructions.

Dawn patrol access guide for Atlantic City

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Atlantic City Beach
beach

Atlantic beach along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, represented near Virginia Avenue and Steel Pier. Surfing is limited to designated areas and beach-patrol instructions.

Early access

Use public boardwalk beach access. Check the beach patrol’s permitted surf areas before entering with a board.

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 Atlantic City

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Atlantic City

Dawn patrol in Atlantic City 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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