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

7:00 PM
Golden Hour: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Day length: 12h 1m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:59 AM

First light: 6:29 AM

Sunset

7:00 PM

Last light: 7:30 PM

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

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:59 AM

Sunset

7:00 PM

Day Length

12h 1m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

6:58 PM

Day Length

11h 58m

Tue, Sep 29

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

6:57 PM

Day Length

11h 56m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

6:55 PM

Day Length

11h 54m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

11h 51m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

7:03 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Day Length

11h 49m

Best sunset surf spots in Big Sur

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Featured Beaches(1)

Andrew Molera State Beach (river mouth)

Intermediate

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

Sunset session picks in Big Sur

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

Andrew Molera State Beach (river mouth)
river-mouth
intermediate

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

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

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.

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