Sunset sessions in El Cardón

El Cardón, Baja California Sur

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in El Cardón 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

5:52 PM
Golden Hour: 4:52 PM – 5:52 PM

Day length: 11h 36m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:16 AM

First light: 5:46 AM

Sunset

5:52 PM

Last light: 6:22 PM

Data from Nine Palms · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

5:52 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

5:51 PM

Day Length

11h 35m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

5:51 PM

Day Length

11h 34m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

5:50 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Tue, Oct 20

Sunrise

6:18 AM

Sunset

5:49 PM

Day Length

11h 31m

Best sunset surf spots in El Cardón

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Featured Beaches(1)

Nine Palms

Intermediate

Nine Palms is a long right-hand point on the East Cape road, north of San José del Cabo, named for the palm trees above the break. It needs a south or southeast swell and is one of the best waves on the East Cape when it is on, with a northwest wind blowing offshore.

Sunset session picks in El Cardón

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

Nine Palms
point
intermediate

Nine Palms is a long right-hand point on the East Cape road, north of San José del Cabo, named for the palm trees above the break. It needs a south or southeast swell and is one of the best waves on the East Cape when it is on, with a northwest wind blowing offshore.

Evening access

Park above the break on the East Cape road. There are no formal facilities.

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 El Cardón

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in El Cardón

The best sunset sessions in El Cardón are at Nine Palms. 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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