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

8:02 PM

Golden Hour: 7:02 PM – 8:02 PM

Day length: 14h 19m

Same as yesterday

Sunrise

5:44 AM

First light: 5:14 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Last light: 8:32 PM

Data from Del Mar· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:44 AM	8:02 PM	14h 19m
Tomorrow	5:44 AM	8:02 PM	14h 18m
Wed, Jul 1	5:44 AM	8:02 PM	14h 18m
Thu, Jul 2	5:45 AM	8:02 PM	14h 17m
Fri, Jul 3	5:45 AM	8:02 PM	14h 17m
Sat, Jul 4	5:46 AM	8:02 PM	14h 16m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:44 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

14h 19m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:44 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

14h 18m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

5:44 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

14h 18m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:45 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

14h 17m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:45 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

14h 17m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

14h 16m

Best sunset surf spots in Del Mar

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Del Mar

Beginner friendly

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°).

Del Mar Rivermouth

Advanced

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.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Del Mar

Beginner friendly

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°).

Del Mar Rivermouth

Advanced

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)

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

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

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Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

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.

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