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 1 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

7:17 PM
Golden Hour: 6:17 PM – 7:17 PM

Day length: 12h 32m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:45 AM

First light: 6:15 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Last light: 7:47 PM

Data from Long Branch Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

7:20 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

7:21 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Best sunset surf spots in Long Branch

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Long Branch

The best sunset sessions in Long Branch are at Long Branch 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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