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

4:42 PM
Golden Hour: 3:42 PM – 4:42 PM

Day length: 10h 1m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:41 AM

First light: 6:11 AM

Sunset

4:42 PM

Last light: 5:12 PM

Data from Bay Head Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

4:42 PM

Day Length

10h 1m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

4:41 PM

Day Length

9h 59m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

4:40 PM

Day Length

9h 57m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

4:40 PM

Day Length

9h 55m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

4:39 PM

Day Length

9h 53m

Thu, Nov 19

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

4:38 PM

Day Length

9h 51m

Best sunset surf spots in Bay Head

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

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.