Sunset sessions in York

York, Maine

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in York can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

4:22 PM
Golden Hour: 3:22 PM – 4:22 PM

Day length: 9h 48m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:33 AM

First light: 6:03 AM

Sunset

4:22 PM

Last light: 4:52 PM

Data from Long Sands Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

4:22 PM

Day Length

9h 48m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

4:21 PM

Day Length

9h 46m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

4:20 PM

Day Length

9h 44m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

4:19 PM

Day Length

9h 42m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

4:18 PM

Day Length

9h 40m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

4:17 PM

Day Length

9h 37m

Best sunset surf spots in York

Sunset session picks in York

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

Long Sands Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

Long Sands Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at York in Southern Maine. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
SE-facing (130°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

Short Sands Beach (York Beach) is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at York in Southern Maine. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (70°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

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 York

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in York

The best sunset sessions in York are at Long Sands Beach, Short Sands Beach (York 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.