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.
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
7:12 PMGolden Hour: 6:12 PM – 7:12 PM
Day length: 12h 27m
+3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:46 AM
First light: 6:16 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Last light: 7:42 PM
Data from Hermosa Beach Pier · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:46 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 27m |
| Tomorrow | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 29m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:42 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 33m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:40 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 35m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Day Length
12h 27m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Best sunset surf spots in Hermosa Beach
Featured Beaches
3 spots
Hermosa Beach Pier
IntermediateHermosa Beach Pier produces consistent peaks on both sides of the pier.
Hermosa Beach South
IntermediateSouth Hermosa offers a mellower beach break experience.
Hermosa Pier
AdvancedHermosa 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)
Sunset session picks in Hermosa Beach
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
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
4.0(1)jetty
intermediate-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 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
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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