Broadway Beach
jetty
intermediate
Broadway Beach faces south — unique in NJ — making NE winds offshore here when everywhere else is blown out.
Evening access
Beach access at Broadway Avenue, Cape May.
Sunset sessions in Cape May
Cape May, New Jersey
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Cape May can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 3 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
6:49 PMGolden Hour: 5:49 PM – 6:49 PM
Day length: 11h 55m
-3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:53 AM
First light: 6:23 AM
Sunset
6:49 PM
Last light: 7:19 PM
Data from Broadway Beach · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:53 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 55m |
| Tomorrow | 6:54 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 53m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6:55 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 50m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:56 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 48m |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6:57 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 45m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:53 AM
Sunset
6:49 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
6:47 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Day Length
11h 50m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
Sat, Oct 3
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Day Length
11h 45m
Best sunset surf spots in Cape May
Featured Beaches
3 spots
Broadway Beach
IntermediateBroadway Beach faces south — unique in NJ — making NE winds offshore here when everywhere else is blown out.
Poverty Beach
AdvancedPoverty Beach sits on Cape May's east-facing shore, producing hollow A-frames on solid E-SE swells. Advanced surfers only.
The Cove (Cape May)
IntermediateThe Cove is a rare NJ point break producing left tubes on solid south swells. One of the East Coast's best-kept secrets.
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Featured Beaches(3)
Sunset session picks in Cape May
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Poverty Beach
beach
advanced
Poverty Beach sits on Cape May's east-facing shore, producing hollow A-frames on solid E-SE swells. Advanced surfers only.
Evening access
East end of Cape May. Walk from Poverty Beach parking area.
The Cove (Cape May)
point
upper-intermediate
The Cove is a rare NJ point break producing left tubes on solid south swells. One of the East Coast's best-kept secrets.
Evening access
South end of Cape May, near the lighthouse. Walk from Cape May Point State Park.
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 Cape May
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cape May
- The best sunset sessions in Cape May are at Broadway Beach, Poverty Beach, The Cove (Cape May). 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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