Dawn patrol surfing in Manasquan

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

6:46 AM
First Light: 6:16 AM

Day length: 12h 32m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:46 AM

First light: 6:16 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Last light: 7:47 PM

Data from Manasquan Inlet · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Thu, Apr 2

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

Best dawn patrol spots in Manasquan

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Featured Beaches(1)

Manasquan Inlet

Intermediate

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.

Dawn patrol access guide for Manasquan

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Manasquan Inlet
jetty
upper-intermediate

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.

Early access

Enter via the beach next to the north jetty; paddle through the channel to avoid the heaviest whitewater.

Parking

Parking is limited near the inlet; arrive before dawn to secure a spot or park farther away and walk.

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 Manasquan

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 Manasquan

Dawn patrol in Manasquan 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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