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

6:45 PM
Golden Hour: 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

Day length: 11h 55m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:50 AM

First light: 6:20 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Last light: 7:15 PM

Data from Ortley Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Day Length

11h 55m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

6:44 PM

Day Length

11h 52m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

6:42 PM

Day Length

11h 50m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

6:40 PM

Day Length

11h 47m

Sat, Oct 3

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day Length

11h 45m

Best sunset surf spots in Toms River

Sunset session picks in Toms River

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

Ortley Beach
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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

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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