Dawn patrol surfing in Seaside Park

Seaside Park, New Jersey

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

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

Sunrise

6:40 AM
First Light: 6:10 AM

Day length: 10h 3m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:40 AM

First light: 6:10 AM

Sunset

4:43 PM

Last light: 5:13 PM

Data from Seaside Park · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

4:43 PM

Day Length

10h 3m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

4:42 PM

Day Length

10h 1m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

4:42 PM

Day Length

9h 59m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

4:41 PM

Day Length

9h 58m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

4:40 PM

Day Length

9h 56m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

4:39 PM

Day Length

9h 54m

Best dawn patrol spots in Seaside Park

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Featured Beaches(1)

Seaside Park

Beginner friendly

Seaside Park is an exposed beach break on the Barnegat Peninsula with consistent surf that works year-round and is not affected by tide.

Dawn patrol access guide for Seaside Park

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Seaside Park
beach
beginner-intermediate

Seaside Park is an exposed beach break on the Barnegat Peninsula with consistent surf that works year-round and is not affected by tide.

Early access

Beach access from multiple street ends. Leash required. Stay in designated surf areas.

Parking

Street parking and boardwalk-area lots. Beach badges required.

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 Seaside Park

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 Seaside Park

Dawn patrol in Seaside Park 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.