Doheny Beach
4.3(3)beach
beginner
**Doheny State Beach** offers Orange County's second-easiest learning wave after San O' Dogpatch, rated 4/10 overall but 6/10 for beginners.
Sunset sessions in Dana Point
Dana Point, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Dana Point 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
7:43 PMGolden Hour: 6:43 PM – 7:43 PM
Day length: 13h 50m
+1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
5:53 AM
First light: 5:23 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Last light: 8:13 PM
Data from Doheny Beach· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:53 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 50m |
| Tomorrow | 5:52 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 52m |
| Sat, May 16 | 5:51 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 53m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:51 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 55m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:50 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 56m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:49 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 58m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Day Length
13h 50m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Day Length
13h 52m
Sat, May 16
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
7:45 PM
Day Length
13h 53m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
7:45 PM
Day Length
13h 55m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM
Day Length
13h 56m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Sunset
7:47 PM
Day Length
13h 58m
Best sunset surf spots in Dana Point
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Doheny Beach
Beginner friendlyDoheny State Beach offers Orange County's second-easiest learning wave after San O' Dogpatch, rated 4/10 overall but 6/10 for beginners.
Doheny State Beach
Beginner friendlyDoheny State Beach offers Orange County's second-easiest learning wave after San O' Dogpatch, rated 4/10 overall but 6/10 for beginners.
Salt Creek
Beginner friendlySalt Creek delivers 8/10 quality across three distinct sections. The Point produces extremely rippable left pointbreaks when sandbars align; Middles offers wedgy A-frames year-round; Gravels reef breaks with board-breaking power.
Strands
Beginner friendlyStrands is a beach break in Dana Point, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Sunset session picks in Dana Point
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Doheny State Beach
4.0(13)beach
beginner
**Doheny State Beach** offers Orange County's second-easiest learning wave after San O' Dogpatch, rated 4/10 overall but 6/10 for beginners.
Salt Creek
4.1(17)beach
beginner-intermediate
**Salt Creek** delivers 8/10 quality across three distinct sections. The Point produces extremely rippable left pointbreaks when sandbars align; Middles offers wedgy A-frames year-round; Gravels reef breaks with board-breaking power.
Strands
3.8(18)beach
beginner-intermediate
Strands is a beach break in Dana Point, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
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 Dana Point
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Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Dana Point
- The best sunset sessions in Dana Point are at Doheny Beach, Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek. 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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