Sunset sessions in Shirley

Shirley, New York

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Shirley 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

5:25 PM
Golden Hour: 4:25 PM – 5:25 PM

Day length: 14h 55m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

2:30 AM

First light: 2:00 AM

Sunset

5:25 PM

Last light: 5:55 PM

Data from Smith Point County Park· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

2:30 AM

Sunset

5:25 PM

Day Length

14h 55m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

2:30 AM

Sunset

5:24 PM

Day Length

14h 54m

Mon, Jul 13

Sunrise

2:31 AM

Sunset

5:24 PM

Day Length

14h 53m

Tue, Jul 14

Sunrise

2:32 AM

Sunset

5:23 PM

Day Length

14h 52m

Wed, Jul 15

Sunrise

2:33 AM

Sunset

5:23 PM

Day Length

14h 50m

Best sunset surf spots in Shirley

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Featured Beaches(1)

Smith Point County Park

Intermediate

Smith Point County Park is an exposed Fire Island barrier-beach setup with rolling Atlantic surf, a large summer crowd, and plenty of room when the conditions are calm. It can be the closest real ocean option for central and eastern Long Island surfers, but it stops being beginner-friendly quickly once the shorebreak hardens or the sweep starts pulling sideways.

Sunset session picks in Shirley

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

Smith Point County Park
beach
lower-intermediate

Smith Point County Park is an exposed Fire Island barrier-beach setup with rolling Atlantic surf, a large summer crowd, and plenty of room when the conditions are calm. It can be the closest real ocean option for central and eastern Long Island surfers, but it stops being beginner-friendly quickly once the shorebreak hardens or the sweep starts pulling sideways.

Beach facing
SE-facing (115°)
Evening access

The beach access is direct from the lot and boardwalk areas, but guarded hours can compress surfing into designated sections.

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 Shirley

Conditions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Shirley

The best sunset sessions in Shirley are at Smith Point County Park. 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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