Sunset sessions in Queens

Queens, New York

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Queens 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

7:17 PM
Golden Hour: 6:17 PM – 7:17 PM

Day length: 12h 32m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:45 AM

First light: 6:15 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Last light: 7:47 PM

Data from Rockaway Beach – 90th St · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

7:19 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

7:20 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

7:21 PM

Day Length

12h 43m

Best sunset surf spots in Queens

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Featured Beaches(2)

Rockaway Beach – 90th St

Intermediate

Beach 90th Street in Rockaway is a bustling beach‑break with jetties creating punchy lefts and rights. The zone draws everyone from novice longboarders to seasoned shortboarders and gets its best shape on south‑ and east‑swell hurricane pulses with an offshore west or northwest breeze.

Rockaway Beach – 98th St

Intermediate

Just down the boardwalk from 90th Street, Beach 98th has similar punchy peaks. Jetties create multiple take‑off spots and the wave suits lower‑intermediate to advanced surfers on south and east swells with light offshore winds.

Sunset session picks in Queens

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

Rockaway Beach – 90th St
beach
lower-intermediate

Beach 90th Street in Rockaway is a bustling beach‑break with jetties creating punchy lefts and rights. The zone draws everyone from novice longboarders to seasoned shortboarders and gets its best shape on south‑ and east‑swell hurricane pulses with an offshore west or northwest breeze.

Beach facing
E-facing (110°)
Evening access

Walk directly from the boardwalk or the subway stop; jetties mark the surfing zones so choose a peak and paddle straight out.

Rockaway Beach – 98th St
beach
lower-intermediate

Just down the boardwalk from 90th Street, Beach 98th has similar punchy peaks. Jetties create multiple take‑off spots and the wave suits lower‑intermediate to advanced surfers on south and east swells with light offshore winds.

Beach facing
E-facing (110°)
Evening access

Paddle out between the groins; the paddle can be tricky at low tide due to rip currents.

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 Queens

Conditions

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

Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Queens

The best sunset sessions in Queens are at Rockaway Beach – 90th St, Rockaway Beach – 98th St. 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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