Sunset sessions in East Hampton

East Hampton, New York

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in East Hampton 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

6:04 PM
Golden Hour: 5:04 PM – 6:04 PM

Day length: 10h 59m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:05 AM

First light: 6:35 AM

Sunset

6:04 PM

Last light: 6:34 PM

Data from Main Beach (East Hampton) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:05 AM

Sunset

6:04 PM

Day Length

10h 59m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:06 AM

Sunset

6:02 PM

Day Length

10h 56m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:07 AM

Sunset

6:01 PM

Day Length

10h 54m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:08 AM

Sunset

5:59 PM

Day Length

10h 51m

Fri, Oct 23

Sunrise

7:10 AM

Sunset

5:58 PM

Day Length

10h 48m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

7:11 AM

Sunset

5:57 PM

Day Length

10h 46m

Best sunset surf spots in East Hampton

Sunset session picks in East Hampton

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

Atlantic beach at the end of Ocean Avenue in the Village of East Hampton. Village beach-parking permit rules apply.

Evening access

Check Village of East Hampton parking permit requirements; Town of East Hampton permits are a separate system.

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 East Hampton

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in East Hampton

The best sunset sessions in East Hampton are at Main Beach (East Hampton). 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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