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
7:59 PMGolden Hour: 6:59 PM – 7:59 PM
Day length: 13h 47m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:12 AM
First light: 5:42 AM
Sunset
7:59 PM
Last light: 8:29 PM
Data from Broadway Beach· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 47m |
| Tomorrow | 6:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 44m |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:14 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 42m |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 6:15 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 40m |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 6:16 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 38m |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 6:17 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 36m |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 6:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 33m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
7:59 PM
Day Length
13h 47m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
7:57 PM
Day Length
13h 44m
Sun, Aug 16
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
7:56 PM
Day Length
13h 42m
Mon, Aug 17
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM
Day Length
13h 40m
Tue, Aug 18
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
7:54 PM
Day Length
13h 38m
Wed, Aug 19
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Day Length
13h 36m
Thu, Aug 20
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM
Day Length
13h 33m
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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