Sunset sessions in Belmar

Belmar, New Jersey

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Belmar can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 4 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

8:04 PM
Golden Hour: 7:04 PM – 8:04 PM

Day length: 14h 22m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:42 AM

First light: 5:12 AM

Sunset

8:04 PM

Last light: 8:34 PM

Data from 3rd Avenue Jetty· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

8:04 PM

Day Length

14h 22m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

14h 24m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:40 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:40 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

14h 28m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:39 AM

Sunset

8:08 PM

Day Length

14h 29m

Best sunset surf spots in Belmar

Sunset session picks in Belmar

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

3rd Avenue Jetty
jetty
beginner-intermediate

The 3rd Avenue Jetty is at the north end of Belmar's beach-break stretch, where rock groins create wedgy peaks on both sides.

Evening access

Walk over the boardwalk at 3rd Avenue; beach badge required in summer.

8th Avenue Jetty
jetty
intermediate-advanced

8th Avenue Jetty is one of Belmar's heaviest and most localized peaks.

Evening access

Walk over the boardwalk at 8th Avenue.

Belmar Beach
beach
intermediate

Belmar's 16th Street break is a classic beach break with shifting sandbars and peaks that break both left and right. It suits intermediate surfers and works on any tide with south‑to‑east swells and offshore west winds.

Beach facing
E-facing (110°)
Evening access

Walk over the boardwalk and head to 16th Street; choose a sandbar and paddle out through the channel.

Belmar Fishing Pier
pier
intermediate

The Belmar Fishing Pier at 19th Avenue marks the south end of Belmar's mile-long beach-break stretch.

Evening access

South end of Belmar boardwalk at 19th Avenue.

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 Belmar

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Belmar

The best sunset sessions in Belmar are at 3rd Avenue Jetty, 8th Avenue Jetty, Belmar 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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