Sunset sessions in Goleta

Goleta, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Goleta 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

8:16 PM

Golden Hour: 7:16 PM – 8:16 PM

Day length: 14h 27m

Same as yesterday

Sunrise

5:50 AM

First light: 5:20 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Last light: 8:46 PM

Data from Campus Point (UCSB)· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:50 AM	8:16 PM	14h 27m
Tomorrow	5:50 AM	8:16 PM	14h 26m
Tue, Jun 30	5:51 AM	8:16 PM	14h 26m
Wed, Jul 1	5:51 AM	8:16 PM	14h 26m
Thu, Jul 2	5:51 AM	8:16 PM	14h 25m
Fri, Jul 3	5:52 AM	8:16 PM	14h 25m
Sat, Jul 4	5:52 AM	8:16 PM	14h 24m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:50 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Day Length

14h 27m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:50 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Tue, Jun 30

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Day Length

14h 25m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:52 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Day Length

14h 25m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:52 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Day Length

14h 24m

Best sunset surf spots in Goleta

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Campus Point (UCSB)

Beginner friendly

Right point with long, soft walls. Best on souths; fun on clean winter wrap.

Refugio State Beach

Beginner friendly

A sheltered, palm-lined point that offers a slow, mushy right-hander over sand and cobblestones – perfect for beginners and longboarders. It needs a decent west swell to wrap into the cove and works at most tides.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Campus Point (UCSB)

Beginner friendly

Right point with long, soft walls. Best on souths; fun on clean winter wrap.

Refugio State Beach

Beginner friendly

Sunset session picks in Goleta

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

Campus Point (UCSB)

point

beginner

Right point with long, soft walls. Best on souths; fun on clean winter wrap.

Beach facing

SW-facing (205°)

Evening access

Cliff paths; mind tides at the base.

Refugio State Beach

point

beginner

Beach facing

W-facing (280°)Golden hour

Evening access

Walk down the path to the beach; paddle out from the sandy inside to reach the point.

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 Goleta

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

You're here

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 Goleta

: The best sunset sessions in Goleta are at Campus Point (UCSB), Refugio State Beach. 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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