Sunset sessions in Big Sur

Big Sur, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Big Sur 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

6:44 PM
Golden Hour: 5:44 PM – 6:44 PM

Day length: 11h 35m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:08 AM

First light: 6:38 AM

Sunset

6:44 PM

Last light: 7:14 PM

Data from Andrew Molera State Beach (river mouth) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:08 AM

Sunset

6:44 PM

Day Length

11h 35m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:09 AM

Sunset

6:42 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Sat, Oct 10

Sunrise

7:10 AM

Sunset

6:41 PM

Day Length

11h 31m

Sun, Oct 11

Sunrise

7:11 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day Length

11h 29m

Mon, Oct 12

Sunrise

7:12 AM

Sunset

6:38 PM

Day Length

11h 26m

Best sunset surf spots in Big Sur

Sunset session picks in Big Sur

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

Big Sur rivermouth and point-style setup inside Andrew Molera State Park. It has right-breaking potential and meaningful access complexity.

Beach facing
W-facing (255°)Golden hour
Evening access

Expect a walk to the beach and rivermouth area. Stay on state park trails and avoid private ranch boundaries.

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 Big Sur

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Big Sur

The best sunset sessions in Big Sur are at Andrew Molera State Beach (river mouth). 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.

Check it, surf it, log it

Check the forecast, surf the session, log what happened — and build the record you'll compare every next call against.

Learn More

iPhone app is live. Android beta is open.