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.
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
7:18 PMGolden Hour: 6:18 PM – 7:18 PM
Day length: 12h 27m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:51 AM
First light: 6:21 AM
Sunset
7:18 PM
Last light: 7:48 PM
Data from Campus Point (UCSB) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:51 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 27m |
| Tomorrow | 6:50 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 29m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:49 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:47 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 33m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:46 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 36m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
7:18 PM
Day Length
12h 27m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
7:19 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
7:20 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:21 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:21 PM
Day Length
12h 36m
Best sunset surf spots in Goleta
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Campus Point (UCSB)
Beginner friendlyRight point with long, soft walls. Best on souths; fun on clean winter wrap.
Refugio State Beach
Beginner friendlyA 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)
Sunset session picks in Goleta
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Refugio State Beach
point
beginner
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.
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
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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