Sunset sessions in Manasquan

Manasquan, New Jersey

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Manasquan 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

6:46 AM

First light: 6:16 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Last light: 7:47 PM

Data from Manasquan Inlet · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

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 Manasquan

Sunset session picks in Manasquan

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

Manasquan Inlet
jetty
upper-intermediate

Manasquan Inlet is renowned as one of the East Coast's premier jetty breaks. The inlet amplifies south swells into long, powerful right‑hand walls, and competitions are held here when conditions line up.

Beach facing
SE-facing (115°)
Evening access

Enter via the beach next to the north jetty; paddle through the channel to avoid the heaviest whitewater.

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 Manasquan

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Manasquan

The best sunset sessions in Manasquan are at Manasquan Inlet. 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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