Sunset sessions in Babylon

Babylon, New York

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Babylon 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

5:26 PM
Golden Hour: 4:26 PM – 5:26 PM

Day length: 14h 54m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

2:32 AM

First light: 2:02 AM

Sunset

5:26 PM

Last light: 5:56 PM

Data from Robert Moses State Park· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

2:32 AM

Sunset

5:26 PM

Day Length

14h 54m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

2:33 AM

Sunset

5:26 PM

Day Length

14h 53m

Mon, Jul 13

Sunrise

2:33 AM

Sunset

5:25 PM

Day Length

14h 52m

Tue, Jul 14

Sunrise

2:34 AM

Sunset

5:25 PM

Day Length

14h 51m

Wed, Jul 15

Sunrise

2:35 AM

Sunset

5:24 PM

Day Length

14h 50m

Best sunset surf spots in Babylon

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Featured Beaches(1)

Robert Moses State Park

Intermediate

Robert Moses State Park is a long exposed South Shore beach with multiple field entrances and enough open sand to spread out on smaller days. It is still an Atlantic beachbreak with sweep and shorebreak, but on cleaner modest swell it offers a more straightforward practice zone than the more crowded city-beach alternatives.

Sunset session picks in Babylon

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

Robert Moses State Park
beach
lower-intermediate

Robert Moses State Park is a long exposed South Shore beach with multiple field entrances and enough open sand to spread out on smaller days. It is still an Atlantic beachbreak with sweep and shorebreak, but on cleaner modest swell it offers a more straightforward practice zone than the more crowded city-beach alternatives.

Beach facing
SE-facing (120°)
Evening access

Use the marked boardwalk and beach access paths; the beach is straightforward to enter, but the walk can be longer than expected depending on which field you choose.

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 Babylon

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Babylon

The best sunset sessions in Babylon are at Robert Moses State Park. 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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