Sunset sessions in Ocean City

Ocean City, MD

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Ocean City 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

4:51 PM
Golden Hour: 3:51 PM – 4:51 PM

Day length: 10h 10m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:40 AM

First light: 6:10 AM

Sunset

4:51 PM

Last light: 5:21 PM

Data from 8th Street, Ocean City · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

4:51 PM

Day Length

10h 10m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

4:50 PM

Day Length

10h 8m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Day Length

10h 7m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

4:48 PM

Day Length

10h 5m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

4:48 PM

Day Length

10h 3m

Best sunset surf spots in Ocean City

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Featured Beaches(2)

8th Street, Ocean City

Intermediate

8th Street, Ocean City is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Ocean City in Maryland Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Ocean City Beach (Maryland)

Intermediate

Atlantic beach along Ocean City, Maryland. Summer surfing uses designated rotating beach sections and other areas identified by the beach patrol.

Sunset session picks in Ocean City

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

8th Street, Ocean City
beach
intermediate

8th Street, Ocean City is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Ocean City in Maryland Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (110°)
Evening access

From May 1 through September 30, surfing is prohibited from the Inlet through 27th Street from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. except within the designated rotating surf beach; confirm the posted daily location before surfing 8th Street.

Ocean City Beach (Maryland)
beach

Atlantic beach along Ocean City, Maryland. Summer surfing uses designated rotating beach sections and other areas identified by the beach patrol.

Beach facing
E-facing (110°)
Evening access

Check the current surf-beach schedule and marked surfing areas; hotel-front beach sections are not permanently designated surf zones.

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 Ocean City

Conditions

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

Style

Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Ocean City

The best sunset sessions in Ocean City are at 8th Street, Ocean City, Ocean City Beach (Maryland). 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.