Manasquan, New Jersey
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Manasquan means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
5:43 AMDay length: 14h 22m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
5:43 AM
First light: 5:13 AM
Sunset
8:04 PM
Last light: 8:34 PM
Data from Manasquan Inlet· Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:43 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 22m |
| Tomorrow | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 24m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:41 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 25m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:40 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 27m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 29m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:04 PM
Day Length
14h 22m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:05 PM
Day Length
14h 24m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 25m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
8:07 PM
Day Length
14h 27m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Sunset
8:08 PM
Day Length
14h 29m
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Manasquan Inlet is renowned as one of the East Coast's premier jetty breaks. The inlet amplifies south swells into long, powerful right‑hand walls, and competitions are held here when conditions line up.
Enter via the beach next to the north jetty; paddle through the channel to avoid the heaviest whitewater.
Parking is limited near the inlet; arrive before dawn to secure a spot or park farther away and walk.
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