Sunset sessions in Eastham

Eastham, Massachusetts

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Eastham 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

7:52 PM
Golden Hour: 6:52 PM – 7:52 PM

Day length: 14h 31m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:22 AM

First light: 4:52 AM

Sunset

7:52 PM

Last light: 8:22 PM

Data from Coast Guard Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:22 AM

Sunset

7:52 PM

Day Length

14h 31m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:21 AM

Sunset

7:53 PM

Day Length

14h 33m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:20 AM

Sunset

7:54 PM

Day Length

14h 35m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:19 AM

Sunset

7:55 PM

Day Length

14h 37m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:18 AM

Sunset

7:56 PM

Day Length

14h 38m

Best sunset surf spots in Eastham

Sunset session picks in Eastham

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

Coast Guard Beach
beach
beginner

Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach offers mellow waves over shifting sandbars and is popular with beginners and families. The break works best on northeast‑to‑southeast swells with southwest to west‑northwest winds and low to mid tides.

Beach facing
E-facing (85°)
Evening access

Ride the shuttle to the boardwalk; walk over the dunes to the beach and pick a sandbar.

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 Eastham

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Eastham

The best sunset sessions in Eastham are at Coast Guard Beach. 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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