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

7:22 PM
Golden Hour: 6:22 PM – 7:22 PM

Day length: 12h 36m

Sunrise

6:47 AM

First light: 6:17 AM

Sunset

7:22 PM

Last light: 7:52 PM

Data from Broadway Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

7:22 PM

Day Length

12h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

7:23 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

7:24 PM

Day Length

12h 41m

Sat, Apr 4

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:25 PM

Day Length

12h 43m

Sun, Apr 5

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

7:26 PM

Day Length

12h 46m

Mon, Apr 6

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

7:27 PM

Day Length

12h 48m

Tue, Apr 7

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

7:28 PM

Day Length

12h 51m

Best sunset surf spots in Cape May

Sunset session picks in Cape May

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

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.

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

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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