Sunset sessions in Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Bradenton 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

5:41 PM
Golden Hour: 4:41 PM – 5:41 PM

Day length: 10h 50m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:51 AM

First light: 6:21 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Last light: 6:11 PM

Data from Twin Piers · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Day Length

10h 50m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Day Length

10h 49m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

5:40 PM

Day Length

10h 48m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

5:40 PM

Day Length

10h 47m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

5:40 PM

Day Length

10h 46m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:55 AM

Sunset

5:39 PM

Day Length

10h 44m

Best sunset surf spots in Bradenton Beach

Sunset session picks in Bradenton Beach

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

Twin Piers
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Twin Piers is a pier-influenced surf zone at Bradenton Beach in Florida Gulf Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
W-facing (250°)Golden hour
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

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 Bradenton Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Bradenton Beach

The best sunset sessions in Bradenton Beach are at Twin Piers. 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.