What are the best sunset surf spots 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.

Is sunset a good time to surf?

Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.

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

8:05 PM

Golden Hour: 7:05 PM – 8:05 PM

Day length: 14h 23m

+1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:42 AM

First light: 5:12 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Last light: 8:35 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)	5:42 AM	8:05 PM	14h 23m
Tomorrow	5:41 AM	8:06 PM	14h 25m
Mon, May 18	5:40 AM	8:07 PM	14h 27m
Tue, May 19	5:39 AM	8:08 PM	14h 29m
Wed, May 20	5:38 AM	8:09 PM	14h 31m
Thu, May 21	5:37 AM	8:10 PM	14h 32m
Fri, May 22	5:37 AM	8:11 PM	14h 34m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Day Length

14h 25m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:40 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

14h 27m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:39 AM

Sunset

8:08 PM

Day Length

14h 29m

Wed, May 20

Sunrise

5:38 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 31m

Thu, May 21

Sunrise

5:37 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 32m

Fri, May 22

Sunrise

5:37 AM

Sunset

8:11 PM

Day Length

14h 34m

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

Sunset Sessions

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Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

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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