Sunset sessions in Ogunquit

Ogunquit, Maine

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Ogunquit 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

6:34 PM
Golden Hour: 5:34 PM – 6:34 PM

Day length: 12h 0m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:35 AM

First light: 6:05 AM

Sunset

6:34 PM

Last light: 7:04 PM

Data from Ogunquit Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

6:34 PM

Day Length

12h 0m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

6:33 PM

Day Length

11h 57m

Tue, Sep 29

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

6:31 PM

Day Length

11h 54m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

6:29 PM

Day Length

11h 51m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

6:27 PM

Day Length

11h 48m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

6:25 PM

Day Length

11h 45m

Sat, Oct 3

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

6:24 PM

Day Length

11h 42m

Best sunset surf spots in Ogunquit

Loading map...

Featured Beaches(1)

Ogunquit Beach

Intermediate

Ogunquit Beach is a long, sandy beach that catches swells from multiple directions and has numerous peaks allowing surfers to spread out. The river mouth influences currents and sandbars, producing strong rip currents; the town offers parking, food and facilities nearby.

Sunset session picks in Ogunquit

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

Ogunquit Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

Ogunquit Beach is a long, sandy beach that catches swells from multiple directions and has numerous peaks allowing surfers to spread out. The river mouth influences currents and sandbars, producing strong rip currents; the town offers parking, food and facilities nearby.

Beach facing
SE-facing (115°)
Evening access

Follow the paths from the parking area to the beach; the sand is flat but expect a longer walk to the water at low tide.

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 Ogunquit

Conditions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Ogunquit

The best sunset sessions in Ogunquit are at Ogunquit 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.

Check it, surf it, log it

Check the forecast, surf the session, log what happened — and build the record you'll compare every next call against.

Learn More

iPhone app is live. Android beta is open.