Dawn patrol surfing in Long Beach

Long Beach, New York

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

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

Sunrise

6:44 AM
First Light: 6:14 AM

Day length: 12h 32m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:44 AM

First light: 6:14 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Last light: 7:46 PM

Data from Long Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

7:20 PM

Day Length

12h 43m

Best dawn patrol spots in Long Beach

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Featured Beaches(1)

Long Beach

Intermediate

Long Beach is a stretch of sandy shoreline punctuated by jetties that focus swells into hollow peaks. It's a classic beach break that can serve up tubing sections on south‑ and southeast‑swell days with offshore north winds.

Dawn patrol access guide for Long Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Long Beach
beach
intermediate

Long Beach is a stretch of sandy shoreline punctuated by jetties that focus swells into hollow peaks. It's a classic beach break that can serve up tubing sections on south‑ and southeast‑swell days with offshore north winds.

Early access

Enter via the boardwalk ramps; watch for exposed rocks near the jetties when walking along the sand.

Parking

Metered parking runs along the boardwalk; non‑residents must pay for access and spaces fill by mid‑morning in summer.

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 Long 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 Long Beach

Dawn patrol in Long 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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