Cayucos Pier (south side)
beach
lower-intermediate
User-friendly Central Coast beachbreak with consistent bars by the pier.
Beach facing
W-facing (285°)Golden hour
Evening access
Use stair access south side.
Sunset sessions in Cayucos
Cayucos, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Cayucos 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
8:01 PMGolden Hour: 7:01 PM – 8:01 PM
Day length: 14h 0m
+1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:01 AM
First light: 5:31 AM
Sunset
8:01 PM
Last light: 8:31 PM
Data from Cayucos Pier (south side)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 0m |
| Tomorrow | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 2m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 3m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 5m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:58 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 6m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Sunset
8:01 PM
Day Length
14h 0m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
8:02 PM
Day Length
14h 2m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
8:03 PM
Day Length
14h 3m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
8:03 PM
Day Length
14h 5m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
8:04 PM
Day Length
14h 6m
Best sunset surf spots in Cayucos
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Sunset session picks in Cayucos
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 Cayucos
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cayucos
- The best sunset sessions in Cayucos are at Cayucos Pier (south side). 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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