Sunset sessions in Bradley Beach

Bradley Beach, New Jersey

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Bradley Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

7:58 PM

Golden Hour: 6:58 PM – 7:58 PM

Day length: 13h 51m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:06 AM

First light: 5:36 AM

Sunset

7:58 PM

Last light: 8:28 PM

Data from 3rd Avenue Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:06 AM	7:58 PM	13h 51m
Tomorrow	6:07 AM	7:56 PM	13h 49m
Sun, Aug 16	6:08 AM	7:55 PM	13h 47m
Mon, Aug 17	6:09 AM	7:54 PM	13h 44m
Tue, Aug 18	6:10 AM	7:52 PM	13h 42m
Wed, Aug 19	6:11 AM	7:51 PM	13h 40m
Thu, Aug 20	6:12 AM	7:49 PM	13h 37m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:06 AM

Sunset

7:58 PM

Day Length

13h 51m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:07 AM

Sunset

7:56 PM

Day Length

13h 49m

Sun, Aug 16

Sunrise

6:08 AM

Sunset

7:55 PM

Day Length

13h 47m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:09 AM

Sunset

7:54 PM

Day Length

13h 44m

Tue, Aug 18

Sunrise

6:10 AM

Sunset

7:52 PM

Day Length

13h 42m

Wed, Aug 19

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

7:51 PM

Day Length

13h 40m

Thu, Aug 20

Sunrise

6:12 AM

Sunset

7:49 PM

Day Length

13h 37m

Best sunset surf spots in Bradley Beach

Featured Beaches

2 spots

3rd Avenue Beach

Beginner friendly

The 3rd Avenue designated surfing zone in Bradley Beach is a known longboard spot with easy, peeling waves and a 400ft surfing area.

Brinley Avenue

Intermediate

Brinley Avenue jetty in Bradley Beach handles big E swells when everywhere else closes out — a valuable backup spot.

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Featured Beaches(2)

3rd Avenue Beach

Beginner friendly

The 3rd Avenue designated surfing zone in Bradley Beach is a known longboard spot with easy, peeling waves and a 400ft surfing area.

Brinley Avenue

Intermediate

Brinley Avenue jetty in Bradley Beach handles big E swells when everywhere else closes out — a valuable backup spot.

Sunset session picks in Bradley Beach

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

3rd Avenue Beach

jetty

beginner-intermediate

The 3rd Avenue designated surfing zone in Bradley Beach is a known longboard spot with easy, peeling waves and a 400ft surfing area.

Evening access

Designated 400ft surfing area at 3rd Avenue. Lifeguard on duty in season.

Brinley Avenue

jetty

intermediate

Brinley Avenue jetty in Bradley Beach handles big E swells when everywhere else closes out — a valuable backup spot.

Evening access

Brinley Avenue beach access. Less formal than the 3rd Avenue designated zone.

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 Bradley Beach

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

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Bradley Beach

: The best sunset sessions in Bradley Beach are at 3rd Avenue Beach, Brinley Avenue. 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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