Kook Bay (Spring Lake)
beach
beginner-intermediate
Commonly called Kook Bay or Surfer's Beach, this is Spring Lake's most popular surfing beach.
Evening access
Designated surfing beach at the south end of Spring Lake.
Sunset sessions in Spring Lake
Spring Lake, New Jersey
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Spring Lake can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 4 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
7:57 PMGolden Hour: 6:57 PM – 7:57 PM
Day length: 13h 51m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:06 AM
First light: 5:36 AM
Sunset
7:57 PM
Last light: 8:27 PM
Data from Kook Bay (Spring Lake)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:06 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 51m |
| Tomorrow | 6:07 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 49m |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:08 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 47m |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 6:09 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 44m |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 6:10 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 42m |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 6:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 40m |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 6:12 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 37m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
7:57 PM
Day Length
13h 51m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
7:56 PM
Day Length
13h 49m
Sun, Aug 16
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM
Day Length
13h 47m
Mon, Aug 17
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Sunset
7:53 PM
Day Length
13h 44m
Tue, Aug 18
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Day Length
13h 42m
Wed, Aug 19
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM
Day Length
13h 40m
Thu, Aug 20
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
7:49 PM
Day Length
13h 37m
Best sunset surf spots in Spring Lake
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Kook Bay (Spring Lake)
Beginner friendlyCommonly called Kook Bay or Surfer's Beach, this is Spring Lake's most popular surfing beach.
Mambo Beach
IntermediateMambo Beach is a hollow beach-break at the north end of Spring Lake, punchier than the mellow Washington zone.
South End Jetty
IntermediateThe South End Jetty pushes the sandbar farther outside, creating a bigger-wave option.
Washington Beach
Beginner friendlyWashington Beach is a designated surfing beach at the north end of Spring Lake, known as a longboard haven.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Sunset session picks in Spring Lake
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Mambo Beach
beach
intermediate
Mambo Beach is a hollow beach-break at the north end of Spring Lake, punchier than the mellow Washington zone.
Evening access
North end of Spring Lake beachfront.
South End Jetty
jetty
upper-intermediate
The South End Jetty pushes the sandbar farther outside, creating a bigger-wave option.
Evening access
South end of Spring Lake beachfront, near Sea Girt border.
Washington Beach
beach
beginner
Washington Beach is a designated surfing beach at the north end of Spring Lake, known as a longboard haven.
Evening access
Walk from Washington Avenue to the beach. Beach badge required in summer.
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 Spring Lake
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Spring Lake
- The best sunset sessions in Spring Lake are at Kook Bay (Spring Lake), Mambo Beach, South End Jetty. 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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