Surfer at Sunset Rockaway Beach New York – Golden Hour East Coast Surf Action Photography by Ryan Struck for Patagonia, Hurley & Coastal Lifestyle Brands
Stunning golden-hour surf action photograph by New Jersey-based commercial photographer and director Ryan Struck, capturing a lone surfer riding a beautiful, peeling wave at Rockaway Beach, New York City, during a breathtaking sunset. The image features warm orange-pink hues illuminating the sky and water, silhouetted or highlighted rider, clean wave face, spray off the lip, and the iconic urban-meets-ocean vibe of NYC's premier surf spot in soft, dramatic natural light that evokes serenity, resilience, and the magic of East Coast sessions at day's end. Ideal for creative directors, art directors, producers, and photo researchers at leading agencies (e.g., Wieden+Kennedy, Droga5, Anomaly, 72andSunny) and high-budget brands such as Patagonia, Hurley, Billabong, Quiksilver, Vans, or publications like Surfer Magazine, The Inertia, Eastern Surf Magazine seeking authentic visuals for sunset campaigns, wetsuit/activewear collections, Northeast lifestyle editorials, seasonal storytelling, branded adventure content, or high-production video stills that celebrate urban surf culture, golden light, and everyday wave-riding passion.