Sunset sessions in Long Beach

Long Beach, New York

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Long Beach 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

8:30 PM
Golden Hour: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Day length: 15h 3m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:27 AM

First light: 4:57 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Last light: 9:00 PM

Data from Long Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:27 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

15h 3m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:27 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

15h 3m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

5:28 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

15h 2m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:28 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

15h 2m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:29 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

15h 1m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:29 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

15h 1m

Best sunset surf spots in Long Beach

Sunset session picks in Long Beach

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

Long Beach
beach
intermediate

Long Beach is a stretch of sandy shoreline punctuated by jetties that focus swells into hollow peaks. It's a classic beach break that can serve up tubing sections on south‑ and southeast‑swell days with offshore north winds.

Beach facing
SE-facing (120°)
Evening access

Enter via the boardwalk ramps; watch for exposed rocks near the jetties when walking along the sand.

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 Long Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Long Beach

The best sunset sessions in Long Beach are at Long 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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