Sunset sessions in Bay Head

Bay Head, New Jersey

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Bay Head 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

7:56 PM

Golden Hour: 6:56 PM – 7:56 PM

Day length: 13h 49m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:07 AM

First light: 5:37 AM

Sunset

7:56 PM

Last light: 8:26 PM

Data from Bay Head Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:07 AM	7:56 PM	13h 49m
Tomorrow	6:08 AM	7:55 PM	13h 46m
Mon, Aug 17	6:09 AM	7:53 PM	13h 44m
Tue, Aug 18	6:10 AM	7:52 PM	13h 42m
Wed, Aug 19	6:11 AM	7:51 PM	13h 39m
Thu, Aug 20	6:12 AM	7:49 PM	13h 37m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:07 AM

Sunset

7:56 PM

Day Length

13h 49m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:08 AM

Sunset

7:55 PM

Day Length

13h 46m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:09 AM

Sunset

7:53 PM

Day Length

13h 44m

Tue, Aug 18

Sunrise

6:10 AM

Sunset

7:52 PM

Day Length

13h 42m

Wed, Aug 19

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

7:51 PM

Day Length

13h 39m

Thu, Aug 20

Sunrise

6:12 AM

Sunset

7:49 PM

Day Length

13h 37m

Best sunset surf spots in Bay Head

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Bay Head Beach

Intermediate

Bay Head is one of the best beach breaks on the Jersey Shore — fast right-hand barrels over shallow sandbars near rock groins.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Bay Head Beach

Intermediate

Bay Head is one of the best beach breaks on the Jersey Shore — fast right-hand barrels over shallow sandbars near rock groins.

Sunset session picks in Bay Head

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

Bay Head Beach

beach

intermediate

Bay Head is one of the best beach breaks on the Jersey Shore — fast right-hand barrels over shallow sandbars near rock groins.

Evening access

Beach access from multiple street ends in Bay Head. Beach badges required in summer.

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 Bay Head

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Bay Head

: The best sunset sessions in Bay Head are at Bay Head 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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