What are the best sunset surf spots in Toms River?

The best sunset sessions in Toms River are at Ortley Beach. These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.

Is sunset a good time to surf?

Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.

Sunset sessions in Toms River

Toms River, New Jersey

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Toms River 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

8:05 PM

Golden Hour: 7:05 PM – 8:05 PM

Day length: 14h 23m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:42 AM

First light: 5:12 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Last light: 8:35 PM

Data from Ortley Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:42 AM	8:05 PM	14h 23m
Tomorrow	5:41 AM	8:06 PM	14h 25m
Mon, May 18	5:40 AM	8:07 PM	14h 26m
Tue, May 19	5:39 AM	8:08 PM	14h 28m
Wed, May 20	5:39 AM	8:09 PM	14h 30m
Thu, May 21	5:38 AM	8:10 PM	14h 32m
Fri, May 22	5:37 AM	8:10 PM	14h 33m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Day Length

14h 25m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:40 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:39 AM

Sunset

8:08 PM

Day Length

14h 28m

Wed, May 20

Sunrise

5:39 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 30m

Thu, May 21

Sunrise

5:38 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 32m

Fri, May 22

Sunrise

5:37 AM

Sunset

8:10 PM

Day Length

14h 33m

Best sunset surf spots in Toms River

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Ortley Beach

Beginner friendly

Ortley Beach is a sandbar-dependent beach break on the Barnegat Peninsula with a mellow vibe and room to spread out.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Ortley Beach

Beginner friendly

Ortley Beach is a sandbar-dependent beach break on the Barnegat Peninsula with a mellow vibe and room to spread out.

Sunset session picks in Toms River

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

Ortley Beach

beach

beginner-intermediate

Ortley Beach is a sandbar-dependent beach break on the Barnegat Peninsula with a mellow vibe and room to spread out.

Evening access

Multiple beach access points from the boardwalk between 3rd Avenue and Harding Avenue.

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 Toms River

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 Toms River

: The best sunset sessions in Toms River are at Ortley 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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