Sunset sessions in Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Bodega Bay 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

8:41 PM

Golden Hour: 7:41 PM – 8:41 PM

Day length: 14h 49m

Same as yesterday

Sunrise

5:51 AM

First light: 5:21 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Last light: 9:11 PM

Data from Bodega Bay / Doran Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:51 AM	8:41 PM	14h 49m
Tomorrow	5:52 AM	8:41 PM	14h 49m
Tue, Jun 30	5:52 AM	8:41 PM	14h 48m
Wed, Jul 1	5:53 AM	8:40 PM	14h 48m
Thu, Jul 2	5:53 AM	8:40 PM	14h 47m
Fri, Jul 3	5:53 AM	8:40 PM	14h 47m
Sat, Jul 4	5:54 AM	8:40 PM	14h 46m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Day Length

14h 49m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:52 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Day Length

14h 49m

Tue, Jun 30

Sunrise

5:52 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Day Length

14h 48m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

5:53 AM

Sunset

8:40 PM

Day Length

14h 48m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:53 AM

Sunset

8:40 PM

Day Length

14h 47m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:53 AM

Sunset

8:40 PM

Day Length

14h 47m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:54 AM

Sunset

8:40 PM

Day Length

14h 46m

Best sunset surf spots in Bodega Bay

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Bodega Bay / Doran Beach

Beginner friendly

Doran Beach inside Bodega Bay offers gentle beach break waves ideal for beginners. The outer reefs protect the bay from larger swells, so waves are usually small, but occasional NW swells can produce fun, rippable peaks.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Bodega Bay / Doran Beach

Beginner friendly

Sunset session picks in Bodega Bay

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

Bodega Bay / Doran Beach

beach

beginner

Beach facing

W-facing (290°)Golden hour

Evening access

Short walk across the dunes to the water; watch out for bird nesting areas.

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 Bodega Bay

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 Bodega Bay

: The best sunset sessions in Bodega Bay are at Bodega Bay / Doran 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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