What are the best sunset surf spots in Avila Beach?

The best sunset sessions in Avila Beach are at Avila 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 Avila Beach

Avila Beach, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Avila Beach 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

8:00 PM

Golden Hour: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Day length: 13h 59m

+1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:01 AM

First light: 5:31 AM

Sunset

8:00 PM

Last light: 8:30 PM

Data from Avila Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:01 AM	8:00 PM	13h 59m
Tomorrow	6:00 AM	8:01 PM	14h 1m
Sun, May 17	5:59 AM	8:01 PM	14h 2m
Mon, May 18	5:58 AM	8:02 PM	14h 4m
Tue, May 19	5:58 AM	8:03 PM	14h 5m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:01 AM

Sunset

8:00 PM

Day Length

13h 59m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:00 AM

Sunset

8:01 PM

Day Length

14h 1m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:59 AM

Sunset

8:01 PM

Day Length

14h 2m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

14h 4m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

8:03 PM

Day Length

14h 5m

Best sunset surf spots in Avila Beach

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Avila Beach

Beginner friendly

Sheltered south-facing beach in San Luis Bay with gentle waves.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Avila Beach

Beginner friendly

Sheltered south-facing beach in San Luis Bay with gentle waves.

Sunset session picks in Avila Beach

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

Avila Beach

beach

beginner

Sheltered south-facing beach in San Luis Bay with gentle waves.

Beach facing

SW-facing (205°)

Evening access

Multiple stairways along the promenade.

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 Avila Beach

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 Avila Beach

: The best sunset sessions in Avila Beach are at Avila 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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