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

5:30 AM

First Light: 5:00 AM

Day length: 15h 0m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:30 AM

First light: 5:00 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Last light: 9:00 PM

Data from 3rd Avenue Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:30 AM	8:30 PM	15h 0m
Tomorrow	5:30 AM	8:30 PM	15h 0m
Thu, Jul 2	5:31 AM	8:30 PM	14h 59m
Fri, Jul 3	5:31 AM	8:30 PM	14h 59m
Sat, Jul 4	5:32 AM	8:30 PM	14h 58m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:30 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

15h 0m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:30 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

15h 0m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:31 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

14h 59m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:31 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

14h 59m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:32 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

14h 58m

Best dawn patrol spots in Bradley Beach

Featured Beaches

2 spots

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.

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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

You're here

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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