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

6:45 PM

Golden Hour: 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

Day length: 11h 55m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:50 AM

First light: 6:20 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Last light: 7:15 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)	6:50 AM	6:45 PM	11h 55m
Tomorrow	6:51 AM	6:43 PM	11h 52m
Thu, Oct 1	6:52 AM	6:42 PM	11h 50m
Fri, Oct 2	6:53 AM	6:40 PM	11h 47m
Sat, Oct 3	6:54 AM	6:39 PM	11h 45m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Day Length

11h 55m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

6:43 PM

Day Length

11h 52m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

6:42 PM

Day Length

11h 50m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

6:40 PM

Day Length

11h 47m

Sat, Oct 3

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day Length

11h 45m

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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Water Temperature

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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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