Backwash
beach
intermediate
Backwash is a beach in the Cabo San Lucas area that needs a solid southeast to south swell to break, so it is inconsistent.
Evening access
Reached from the Cabo San Lucas area.
Sunset sessions in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Cabo San Lucas can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 4 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
5:54 PMGolden Hour: 4:54 PM – 5:54 PM
Day length: 11h 37m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:17 AM
First light: 5:47 AM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Last light: 6:24 PM
Data from Backwash · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:17 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 37m |
| Tomorrow | 6:18 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 36m |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 6:18 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 34m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 6:19 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 33m |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 6:19 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 32m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Day Length
11h 37m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Sun, Oct 18
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Tue, Oct 20
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
Best sunset surf spots in Cabo San Lucas
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Backwash
IntermediateBackwash is a beach in the Cabo San Lucas area that needs a solid southeast to south swell to break, so it is inconsistent.
Bahia Chileno
AdvancedBahía Chileno is a sheltered bay on the Tourist Corridor, better known for swimming and snorkeling. The reef only breaks on a strong south-southeast swell, and it is inconsistent.
La Punta
AdvancedLa Punta is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that works on south swell and can get crowded when it breaks.
Rancho San Carlos
AdvancedRancho San Carlos is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that picks up south-southeast swell in summer.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Sunset session picks in Cabo San Lucas
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Bahia Chileno
reef
advanced
Bahía Chileno is a sheltered bay on the Tourist Corridor, better known for swimming and snorkeling. The reef only breaks on a strong south-southeast swell, and it is inconsistent.
Evening access
Signed public access from the Tourist Corridor with parking close to the beach.
La Punta
reef
advanced
La Punta is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that works on south swell and can get crowded when it breaks.
Evening access
Reached from the Cabo San Lucas area.
Rancho San Carlos
reef
advanced
Rancho San Carlos is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that picks up south-southeast swell in summer.
Evening access
Reached from the Cabo San Lucas area.
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 Cabo San Lucas
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cabo San Lucas
- The best sunset sessions in Cabo San Lucas are at Backwash, Bahia Chileno, La Punta. 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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