Sunset sessions in Del Mar

Del Mar, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Del Mar can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

4:51 PM
Golden Hour: 3:51 PM – 4:51 PM

Day length: 10h 34m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:17 AM

First light: 5:47 AM

Sunset

4:51 PM

Last light: 5:21 PM

Data from Del Mar · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

4:51 PM

Day Length

10h 34m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:18 AM

Sunset

4:50 PM

Day Length

10h 33m

Fri, Nov 13

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

4:50 PM

Day Length

10h 31m

Sat, Nov 14

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Day Length

10h 30m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Day Length

10h 28m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

4:48 PM

Day Length

10h 27m

Best sunset surf spots in Del Mar

Sunset session picks in Del Mar

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

Del Mar
beach/reef break
beginner-intermediate
3.7(17)

**Del Mar** (15th Street) represents rare reef amid miles of beachbreak, rated 7/10. Left-hand reef break (dominant) with shorter right receives swells 200-320° (center 250°).

Beach facing
W-facing (265°)Golden hour
Del Mar Rivermouth
beach
intermediate-advanced
4.0(17)

Beachbreak near 15th Street and the river mouth with peaks that work best on SSW/WNW combo swells. Mid tide provides the best shape. When the river is flowing, peaks can get rippy. The river mouth creates a strong rip that can be turbo on big tide swings. Parking via meters and neighborhood streets.

Beach facing
W-facing (270°)Golden hour

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 Del Mar

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Del Mar

The best sunset sessions in Del Mar are at Del Mar, Del Mar Rivermouth. 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.