Dawn patrol surfing in Toms River

Toms River, New Jersey

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

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

Sunrise

6:07 AM
First Light: 5:37 AM

Day length: 13h 50m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:07 AM

First light: 5:37 AM

Sunset

7:57 PM

Last light: 8:27 PM

Data from Ortley Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:07 AM

Sunset

7:57 PM

Day Length

13h 50m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:08 AM

Sunset

7:56 PM

Day Length

13h 48m

Sun, Aug 16

Sunrise

6:09 AM

Sunset

7:55 PM

Day Length

13h 46m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:10 AM

Sunset

7:53 PM

Day Length

13h 44m

Tue, Aug 18

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

7:52 PM

Day Length

13h 41m

Wed, Aug 19

Sunrise

6:12 AM

Sunset

7:51 PM

Day Length

13h 39m

Thu, Aug 20

Sunrise

6:13 AM

Sunset

7:49 PM

Day Length

13h 37m

Best dawn patrol spots in Toms River

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Featured Beaches(1)

Ortley Beach

Beginner friendly

Ortley Beach is a sandbar-dependent beach break on the Barnegat Peninsula with a mellow vibe and room to spread out.

Dawn patrol access guide for Toms River

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Ortley Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

Ortley Beach is a sandbar-dependent beach break on the Barnegat Peninsula with a mellow vibe and room to spread out.

Early access

Multiple beach access points from the boardwalk between 3rd Avenue and Harding Avenue.

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 Toms River

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 Toms River

Dawn patrol in Toms River 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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