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

7:38 PM
Golden Hour: 6:38 PM – 7:38 PM

Day length: 13h 27m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:11 AM

First light: 5:41 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Last light: 8:08 PM

Data from Smith Point County Park · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Day Length

13h 27m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:12 AM

Sunset

7:37 PM

Day Length

13h 24m

Thu, Aug 27

Sunrise

6:13 AM

Sunset

7:35 PM

Day Length

13h 22m

Fri, Aug 28

Sunrise

6:14 AM

Sunset

7:34 PM

Day Length

13h 19m

Sat, Aug 29

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

7:32 PM

Day Length

13h 17m

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
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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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