Sunset sessions in Hampton

Hampton, New Hampshire

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in 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

4:23 PM
Golden Hour: 3:23 PM – 4:23 PM

Day length: 9h 50m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:34 AM

First light: 6:04 AM

Sunset

4:23 PM

Last light: 4:53 PM

Data from Hampton Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

4:23 PM

Day Length

9h 50m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

4:22 PM

Day Length

9h 47m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

4:21 PM

Day Length

9h 45m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

4:20 PM

Day Length

9h 43m

Best sunset surf spots in Hampton

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Featured Beaches(1)

Hampton Beach

Intermediate

Hampton Beach is a fun sand‑bottom beach break with peaks up to 100 m and a reef around the headland producing fast lefts. Best conditions occur with offshore northwest winds and swells from the east, northeast or southeast, working at mid to high tide.

Sunset session picks in Hampton

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

Hampton Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

Hampton Beach is a fun sand‑bottom beach break with peaks up to 100 m and a reef around the headland producing fast lefts. Best conditions occur with offshore northwest winds and swells from the east, northeast or southeast, working at mid to high tide.

Beach facing
E-facing (80°)
Evening access

Walk across the boardwalk and pick a peak; reef waves near the headland require a longer paddle out.

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 Hampton

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Hampton

The best sunset sessions in Hampton are at Hampton 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.