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
8:24 PMGolden Hour: 7:24 PM – 8:24 PM
Day length: 14h 32m
Same as yesterday
Sunrise
5:52 AM
First light: 5:22 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Last light: 8:54 PM
Data from Cayucos Pier (south side)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 32m |
| Tomorrow | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 32m |
| Wed, Jul 1 | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 31m |
| Thu, Jul 2 | 5:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 31m |
| Fri, Jul 3 | 5:53 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 30m |
| Sat, Jul 4 | 5:54 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 30m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 32m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 32m
Wed, Jul 1
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 31m
Thu, Jul 2
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 31m
Fri, Jul 3
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 30m
Sat, Jul 4
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 30m
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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