Is 5pm a good time to go to the beach?

Is 5pm a good time to go to the beach? The sun exposure depends on the time of day and year. Generally speaking, the sun is strongest between 10 am and 4 pm, when you can get the most tan and sunburn.



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Go early—or go late. late morning, ending with early lunch at the beach, or head there postnap for late-afternoon seaside bonding. The point is, avoid spending a huge chunk of time at the beach in the middle of the day, when UV rays are strongest.

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The best way to avoid sunburn is to stay off the beach between 10am and 4pm, which is when the sun is at a peak intensity—even if it's cloudy!

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In the evening things are calmer at the beach, because it's less busy, and you get a chance to see more wildlife. I always see ghost crabs scurrying around the beach. Plus, once it gets dark, if we are still there we can put our lights on our cell phones and walk down to the water.

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Look at the Stars Get your daily dose of exercise by going for a walk on the beach after dark. The stars and meteor showers are a good way to make conversation with the person you go with. As you make your way towards the water, look down and see if there are any starfish or other sea creatures lying about.

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Unless there is a frontal passage or squall line blowing through, early to midmorning tends to be calmer than later in the day. The winds tend to die down overnight, and since winds generate waves, the waves tend to lay down.

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The wind is responsible for creating waves and swell, and the easiest indicator of sea conditions is wind speed. Wind speed is measured in knots, which are based on nautical miles. Five-knot winds or less will be barely noticeable, and you should have calm seas and ideal boating conditions.

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Make a list, and pack only the essentials.
  1. Sunscreen and bug spray.
  2. Waterproof/sand-proof beach blankets.
  3. Beach umbrella.
  4. Towels.
  5. Cooler filled with ice for lunch and drinks.
  6. Refillable water bottles.
  7. A change of clothes for each family member.
  8. Water shoes for walking in the hot sand and in the water.


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Before the beach
  1. Get a Pedicure. It's been a long winter, we get it. ...
  2. Get a Trim. Split ends are so last season. ...
  3. Lash Lift & Tint. ...
  4. Exfoliate & Shave. ...
  5. Use Self Tanner or Get a Spray Tan. ...
  6. Use Sunscreen. ...
  7. Use Scalp Sunscreen. ...
  8. Find the Right Bathing Suit.


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1- Praia do Cassino Beach, Brazil (150 miles/241 km) By far and away, the longest beach in the world is the Praia do Cassino Beach, which runs for over 150 miles (241 km) from Rio down to Uruguay.

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We humans can witness this natural phenomenon when there is lots of bioluminescence in the water, usually from an algae bloom of plankton. The bioluminescent sea will glow when it's disturbed by a wave breaking or a splash in the water at night. Algae bloom sea sparkle events are caused by calm and warm sea conditions.

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35 Totally Not-Boring Things to Do at the Beach. Family Approved!
  1. Kick, jump, stomp and splash in the water.
  2. When the water recedes from the shore, chase it. ...
  3. Grab a fistful of really, really wet sand and build a drip castle.
  4. Lie down and make sand angels.
  5. Fill a bucket with water.


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