Dawn patrol surfing in Point Pleasant Beach

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

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

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Point Pleasant Beach surf report today

BeachHeightWindVerdict
Jenkinson’s Beach1.1 ft0 mph90/100

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Featured Beaches(1)

Jenkinson’s Beach

Intermediate

Sandy Atlantic beach beside Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach. The privately operated beach admits visitors through seasonal paid access.

Today's dawn patrol plan in Point Pleasant Beach

Best window

2:30 PM–3:30 PM

incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle

Top picks

1Jenkinson’s Beach
1.1 ft0 mph
Glassy morning conditions before onshore windsLess crowded lineups at sunriseEast-facing beaches for sunrise viewsSpots with easy parking for early arrivals

Dawn patrol access guide for Point Pleasant Beach

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Jenkinson’s Beach
beach

Sandy Atlantic beach beside Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach. The privately operated beach admits visitors through seasonal paid access.

Early access

Check current daily admission or season-pass requirements. Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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About surfing in Point Pleasant Beach

Dawn patrol in Point Pleasant 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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