Sunset sessions in Daytona Beach Shores

Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Daytona Beach Shores 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

5:31 PM
Golden Hour: 4:31 PM – 5:31 PM

Day length: 10h 45m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:47 AM

First light: 6:17 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Last light: 6:01 PM

Data from Sunglow Pier · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 45m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 43m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:48 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 42m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 41m

Best sunset surf spots in Daytona Beach Shores

Sunset session picks in Daytona Beach Shores

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

Sunglow Pier
pier
intermediate-advanced

Sunglow Pier is a pier-influenced surf zone at Daytona Beach Shores in Volusia County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
NE-facing (60°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

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 Daytona Beach Shores

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Daytona Beach Shores

The best sunset sessions in Daytona Beach Shores are at Sunglow Pier. 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.