Sunset sessions in Davenport

Davenport, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Davenport 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

7:29 PM
Golden Hour: 6:29 PM – 7:29 PM

Day length: 12h 29m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:00 AM

First light: 6:30 AM

Sunset

7:29 PM

Last light: 7:59 PM

Data from Waddell Creek · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

7:29 PM

Day Length

12h 29m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:58 AM

Sunset

7:30 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:57 AM

Sunset

7:31 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:55 AM

Sunset

7:32 PM

Day Length

12h 36m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

7:33 PM

Day Length

12h 39m

Sat, Apr 4

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

7:34 PM

Day Length

12h 41m

Sun, Apr 5

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

7:34 PM

Day Length

12h 43m

Best sunset surf spots in Davenport

Sunset session picks in Davenport

West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.

Waddell Creek
river-mouth
upper-intermediate

Exposed rivermouth and beach break at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Waddell Creek picks up SW, W and NW swells and can deliver punchy peaks and river-mouth walls. Windsurfers and kitesurfers frequent the area when the wind is up.

Beach facing
W-facing (260°)Golden hour
Evening access

Cross the creek if necessary and paddle out through rips; be prepared for long paddles in strong winds.

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 Davenport

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Davenport

The best sunset sessions in Davenport are at Waddell 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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