Dawn patrol surfing in Bradley Beach

Bradley Beach, New Jersey

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

First light in Bradley Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 2 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Sunrise

6:42 AM
First Light: 6:12 AM

Day length: 12h 37m

Sunrise

6:42 AM

First light: 6:12 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Last light: 7:49 PM

Data from 3rd Avenue Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Tomorrow

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

Sat, Apr 4

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

7:22 PM

Day Length

12h 45m

Sun, Apr 5

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

7:23 PM

Day Length

12h 48m

Mon, Apr 6

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

7:24 PM

Day Length

12h 50m

Tue, Apr 7

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

7:25 PM

Day Length

12h 53m

Best dawn patrol spots in Bradley Beach

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Featured Beaches(2)

3rd Avenue Beach

Beginner friendly

The 3rd Avenue designated surfing zone in Bradley Beach is a known longboard spot with easy, peeling waves and a 400ft surfing area.

Brinley Avenue

Intermediate

Brinley Avenue jetty in Bradley Beach handles big E swells when everywhere else closes out — a valuable backup spot.

Dawn patrol access guide for Bradley Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

3rd Avenue Beach
jetty
beginner-intermediate

The 3rd Avenue designated surfing zone in Bradley Beach is a known longboard spot with easy, peeling waves and a 400ft surfing area.

Early access

Designated 400ft surfing area at 3rd Avenue. Lifeguard on duty in season.

Parking

Street parking near 3rd Avenue. Municipal lots within walking distance.

Brinley Avenue
jetty
intermediate

Brinley Avenue jetty in Bradley Beach handles big E swells when everywhere else closes out — a valuable backup spot.

Early access

Brinley Avenue beach access. Less formal than the 3rd Avenue designated zone.

Parking

Street parking on Brinley Avenue. Easy to find — fewer visitors.

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 Bradley Beach

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 Bradley Beach

Dawn patrol in Bradley 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.

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