Atlantic beach at Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral. The county park provides public beach access from Ridgewood Avenue.
Beach facing
E-facing (80°)
Evening access
Use Cherie Down Park’s public beach access and follow posted county beach rules.
Sunset sessions in Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Cape Canaveral 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
6:50 PMGolden Hour: 5:50 PM – 6:50 PM
Day length: 11h 24m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:26 AM
First light: 6:56 AM
Sunset
6:50 PM
Last light: 7:20 PM
Data from Cherie Down Park Beach · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:26 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 24m |
| Tomorrow | 7:27 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 22m |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 7:27 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 21m |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 7:28 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 19m |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 7:29 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 18m |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 7:29 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 16m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:26 AM
Sunset
6:50 PM
Day Length
11h 24m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:49 PM
Day Length
11h 22m
Wed, Oct 21
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:48 PM
Day Length
11h 21m
Thu, Oct 22
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Sunset
6:47 PM
Day Length
11h 19m
Fri, Oct 23
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Day Length
11h 18m
Sat, Oct 24
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Sunset
6:45 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Best sunset surf spots in Cape Canaveral
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Sunset session picks in Cape Canaveral
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
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 Cape Canaveral
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cape Canaveral
- The best sunset sessions in Cape Canaveral are at Cherie Down Park 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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