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
4:59 PMGolden Hour: 3:59 PM – 4:59 PM
Day length: 10h 29m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:30 AM
First light: 6:00 AM
Sunset
4:59 PM
Last light: 5:29 PM
Data from Campus Point (UCSB) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:30 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 29m |
| Tomorrow | 6:31 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 27m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:32 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 26m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:33 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 24m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:34 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 23m |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 6:35 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 21m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
4:59 PM
Day Length
10h 29m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
4:58 PM
Day Length
10h 27m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
4:57 PM
Day Length
10h 26m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
4:57 PM
Day Length
10h 24m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
4:56 PM
Day Length
10h 23m
Mon, Nov 16
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
4:56 PM
Day Length
10h 21m
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
S-facing (175°)
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.
