Dawn patrol surfing in Hampton

Hampton, New Hampshire

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

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

Sunrise

6:31 AM
First Light: 6:01 AM

Day length: 12h 34m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:31 AM

First light: 6:01 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Last light: 7:36 PM

Data from Hampton Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

7:07 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:28 AM

Sunset

7:08 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

7:09 PM

Day Length

12h 43m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

7:10 PM

Day Length

12h 46m

Best dawn patrol spots in Hampton

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Featured Beaches(1)

Hampton Beach

Intermediate

Hampton Beach is a fun sand‑bottom beach break with peaks up to 100 m and a reef around the headland producing fast lefts. Best conditions occur with offshore northwest winds and swells from the east, northeast or southeast, working at mid to high tide.

Dawn patrol access guide for Hampton

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Hampton Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

Hampton Beach is a fun sand‑bottom beach break with peaks up to 100 m and a reef around the headland producing fast lefts. Best conditions occur with offshore northwest winds and swells from the east, northeast or southeast, working at mid to high tide.

Early access

Walk across the boardwalk and pick a peak; reef waves near the headland require a longer paddle out.

Parking

Parking meters and lots line Ocean Boulevard; arrive early and bring coins or a credit card.

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 Hampton

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
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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 Hampton

Dawn patrol in Hampton 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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