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
5:00 PMGolden Hour: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Day length: 10h 22m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:38 AM
First light: 6:08 AM
Sunset
5:00 PM
Last light: 5:30 PM
Data from Cayucos Pier (south side) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:38 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 22m |
| Tomorrow | 6:39 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 20m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:40 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 18m |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 6:41 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 17m |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 6:42 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 15m |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 6:43 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 14m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
5:00 PM
Day Length
10h 22m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
4:59 PM
Day Length
10h 20m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
4:58 PM
Day Length
10h 18m
Mon, Nov 16
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
4:58 PM
Day Length
10h 17m
Tue, Nov 17
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
4:57 PM
Day Length
10h 15m
Wed, Nov 18
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
4:57 PM
Day Length
10h 14m
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.
