Sunset sessions in Bolinas

Bolinas, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Bolinas 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

8:09 PM
Golden Hour: 7:09 PM – 8:09 PM

Day length: 13h 45m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:24 AM

First light: 5:54 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Last light: 8:39 PM

Data from Bolinas· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

13h 45m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

8:08 PM

Day Length

13h 43m

Sat, Aug 15

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

8:07 PM

Day Length

13h 41m

Sun, Aug 16

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

13h 38m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:28 AM

Sunset

8:04 PM

Day Length

13h 36m

Best sunset surf spots in Bolinas

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Bolinas

Beginner friendly

Tucked in behind Duxbury Reef, Bolinas offers soft rolling waves at the mouth of a lagoon – perfect for beginners and longboarders. The sandbars shift but there's usually a mellow left breaking off the jetty and a right across the channel.

Sunset session picks in Bolinas

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

Bolinas
river-mouth
beginner

Tucked in behind Duxbury Reef, Bolinas offers soft rolling waves at the mouth of a lagoon – perfect for beginners and longboarders. The sandbars shift but there's usually a mellow left breaking off the jetty and a right across the channel.

Beach facing
NW-facing (310°)Golden hour
Evening access

Walk down the ramp near the lagoon and paddle across the channel to the sandbar; watch for currents around the rivermouth.

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 Bolinas

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 Bolinas

The best sunset sessions in Bolinas are at Bolinas. 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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