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

4:54 PM

Golden Hour: 3:54 PM – 4:54 PM

Day length: 10h 31m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:23 AM

First light: 5:53 AM

Sunset

4:54 PM

Last light: 5:24 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)	6:23 AM	4:54 PM	10h 31m
Tomorrow	6:24 AM	4:53 PM	10h 29m
Fri, Nov 13	6:25 AM	4:53 PM	10h 28m
Sat, Nov 14	6:26 AM	4:52 PM	10h 26m
Sun, Nov 15	6:27 AM	4:52 PM	10h 25m
Mon, Nov 16	6:28 AM	4:51 PM	10h 23m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

4:54 PM

Day Length

10h 31m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

4:53 PM

Day Length

10h 29m

Fri, Nov 13

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

4:53 PM

Day Length

10h 28m

Sat, Nov 14

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

4:52 PM

Day Length

10h 26m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

4:52 PM

Day Length

10h 25m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:28 AM

Sunset

4:51 PM

Day Length

10h 23m

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.

Beach facing

W-facing (260°)Golden hour

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

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Optimal tidal conditions

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Conditions & wetsuit guide

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.