Sunset sessions in Long Branch

Long Branch, New Jersey

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Long Branch can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

8:05 PM
Golden Hour: 7:05 PM – 8:05 PM

Day length: 14h 23m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:42 AM

First light: 5:12 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Last light: 8:35 PM

Data from Long Branch Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

14h 25m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:40 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:39 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

14h 28m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:38 AM

Sunset

8:08 PM

Day Length

14h 30m

Best sunset surf spots in Long Branch

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Featured Beaches(2)

Long Branch Beach

Intermediate

Long Branch features a wide sand beach backed by a bustling promenade and restaurants. Its sandbars produce mellow peaks for lower‑intermediate surfers, but strong rip currents and occasional jellyfish and stingrays mean caution is needed.

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park

Beginner friendly

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park is named for seven presidents who vacationed in Long Branch. Sandy beach break with gentle, sloping bottom.

Sunset session picks in Long Branch

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

Long Branch Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

Long Branch features a wide sand beach backed by a bustling promenade and restaurants. Its sandbars produce mellow peaks for lower‑intermediate surfers, but strong rip currents and occasional jellyfish and stingrays mean caution is needed.

Beach facing
E-facing (95°)
Evening access

Enter from the promenade via stairs or accessible mats; lifeguards supervise designated swimming and surfing areas.

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
beach
beginner-intermediate

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park is named for seven presidents who vacationed in Long Branch. Sandy beach break with gentle, sloping bottom.

Evening access

Seven Presidents Park, 200 Ocean Avenue N. Parking lot on-site ($10-15 in summer).

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 Branch

Conditions

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

Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Long Branch

The best sunset sessions in Long Branch are at Long Branch Beach, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. 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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