Sunset sessions in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Atlantic City can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 1 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

6:14 PM
Golden Hour: 5:14 PM – 6:14 PM

Day length: 11h 2m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:12 AM

First light: 6:42 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Last light: 6:44 PM

Data from Atlantic City Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:12 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Day Length

11h 2m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

6:13 PM

Day Length

11h 0m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:14 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Day Length

10h 57m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:15 AM

Sunset

6:10 PM

Day Length

10h 55m

Fri, Oct 23

Sunrise

7:16 AM

Sunset

6:09 PM

Day Length

10h 53m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

7:17 AM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Day Length

10h 50m

Best sunset surf spots in Atlantic City

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Featured Beaches(1)

Atlantic City Beach

Intermediate

Atlantic beach along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, represented near Virginia Avenue and Steel Pier. Surfing is limited to designated areas and beach-patrol instructions.

Sunset session picks in Atlantic City

West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.

Atlantic City Beach
beach

Atlantic beach along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, represented near Virginia Avenue and Steel Pier. Surfing is limited to designated areas and beach-patrol instructions.

Evening access

Use public boardwalk beach access. Check the beach patrol’s permitted surf areas before entering with a board.

Sunset session tips

  • West-facing beaches for stunning sunset views
  • Often cleaner afternoon conditions
  • Golden hour photography opportunities
  • After-work session favorites

Surf Guides for Atlantic City

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Atlantic City

The best sunset sessions in Atlantic City are at Atlantic City Beach. These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.
Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.

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