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

7:05 PM
Golden Hour: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM

Day length: 12h 35m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:30 AM

First light: 6:00 AM

Sunset

7:05 PM

Last light: 7:35 PM

Data from Ogunquit Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

7:05 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

7:08 PM

Day Length

12h 41m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

7:09 PM

Day Length

12h 44m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

7:10 PM

Day Length

12h 47m

Best sunset surf spots in Ogunquit

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

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.

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