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 1 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

7:17 PM
Golden Hour: 6:17 PM – 7:17 PM

Day length: 12h 32m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:46 AM

First light: 6:16 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Last light: 7:47 PM

Data from Belmar Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

7:20 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

7:21 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Best sunset surf spots in Belmar

Sunset session picks in Belmar

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

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.

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 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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