Sunset sessions in New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in New Smyrna Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 3 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

6:54 PM
Golden Hour: 5:54 PM – 6:54 PM

Day length: 11h 28m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:26 AM

First light: 6:56 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Last light: 7:24 PM

Data from Bethune Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:26 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

11h 28m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:26 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Day Length

11h 26m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

7:27 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

11h 25m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

7:27 AM

Sunset

6:50 PM

Day Length

11h 23m

Best sunset surf spots in New Smyrna Beach

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Sunset session picks in New Smyrna Beach

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

Bethune Beach
beach
intermediate

Bethune Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
NE-facing (60°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

Flagler Ave
beach
intermediate

Flagler Ave is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
NE-facing (60°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

The south side of Ponce Inlet at New Smyrna Beach is renowned for consistent, peeling waves and is a mecca for Florida surfers. Rock ledges offshore create excellent wave shape while protecting swimmers from undertow. Both accomplished surfers and beginners enjoy long rides, though shark encounters are more common here than anywhere else in the U.S.

Beach facing
E-facing (80°)
Evening access

Walk down the paved path to the beach and paddle out near the jetty. Stay outside the swim zone.

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 New Smyrna Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in New Smyrna Beach

The best sunset sessions in New Smyrna Beach are at Bethune Beach, Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach (NSB) 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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