Sunset sessions in Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Hermosa Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 3 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

8:09 PM

Golden Hour: 7:09 PM – 8:09 PM

Day length: 14h 23m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:46 AM

First light: 5:16 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Last light: 8:39 PM

Data from Hermosa Beach Pier· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:46 AM	8:09 PM	14h 23m
Tomorrow	5:46 AM	8:09 PM	14h 23m
Wed, Jul 1	5:47 AM	8:09 PM	14h 23m
Thu, Jul 2	5:47 AM	8:09 PM	14h 22m
Fri, Jul 3	5:47 AM	8:09 PM	14h 22m
Sat, Jul 4	5:48 AM	8:09 PM	14h 21m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 23m

Thu, Jul 2

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 22m

Fri, Jul 3

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 22m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

8:09 PM

Day Length

14h 21m

Best sunset surf spots in Hermosa Beach

Featured Beaches

3 spots

Hermosa Beach Pier

Intermediate

Hermosa Beach Pier produces consistent peaks on both sides of the pier.

Hermosa Beach South

Intermediate

South Hermosa offers a mellower beach break experience.

Hermosa Pier

Advanced

Hermosa Pier is a jetty break in Hermosa Beach, CA. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, strong currents, pollution.

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Featured Beaches(3)

Hermosa Beach Pier

Intermediate

Hermosa Beach Pier produces consistent peaks on both sides of the pier.

Hermosa Beach South

Intermediate

South Hermosa offers a mellower beach break experience.

Hermosa Pier

Advanced

Hermosa Pier is a jetty break in Hermosa Beach, CA. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, strong currents, pollution.

Sunset session picks in Hermosa Beach

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

Hermosa Beach Pier

beach

intermediate

Hermosa Beach Pier produces consistent peaks on both sides of the pier.

Beach facing

W-facing (260°)Golden hour

Evening access

Walk from downtown Hermosa to the pier. Choose north or south side.

Hermosa Beach South

beach

lower-intermediate

South Hermosa offers a mellower beach break experience.

Beach facing

W-facing (260°)Golden hour

Evening access

Beach access via street ends south of the pier. Short walk to the water.

Hermosa Pier

jetty

intermediate-advanced

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Hermosa Pier is a jetty break in Hermosa Beach, CA. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, strong currents, pollution.

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 Hermosa Beach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Hermosa Beach

: The best sunset sessions in Hermosa Beach are at Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach South, Hermosa Pier. 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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