What are the best sunset surf spots in Huntington Beach?

The best sunset sessions in Huntington Beach are at HB Cliffs, Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach Pier Northside. These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.

Is sunset a good time to surf?

Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.

Sunset sessions in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Huntington Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 7 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

7:11 PM

Golden Hour: 6:11 PM – 7:11 PM

Day length: 12h 26m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:44 AM

First light: 6:14 AM

Sunset

7:11 PM

Last light: 7:41 PM

Data from HB Cliffs · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:44 AM	7:11 PM	12h 26m
Tomorrow	6:43 AM	7:12 PM	12h 29m
Wed, Apr 1	6:42 AM	7:12 PM	12h 31m
Thu, Apr 2	6:40 AM	7:13 PM	12h 33m
Fri, Apr 3	6:39 AM	7:14 PM	12h 35m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

7:11 PM

Day Length

12h 26m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

7:12 PM

Day Length

12h 29m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:12 PM

Day Length

12h 31m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

7:13 PM

Day Length

12h 33m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

7:14 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Best sunset surf spots in Huntington Beach

Featured Beaches

7 spots

HB Cliffs

Beginner friendly

HB Cliffs is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Huntington Beach Pier

Advanced

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

Huntington Beach Pier Northside

Advanced

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

Huntington Beach Pier Southside

Advanced

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

Huntington St.

Beginner friendly

Huntington St. is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Huntington State Beach

Beginner friendly

Huntington State Beach is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

North HB Streets

Beginner friendly

North HB Streets is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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Featured Beaches(7)

HB Cliffs

Beginner friendly

HB Cliffs is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Huntington Beach Pier

Advanced

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

Huntington Beach Pier Northside

Advanced

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

Huntington Beach Pier Southside

Advanced

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

Huntington St.

Beginner friendly

Huntington St. is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Huntington State Beach

Beginner friendly

Huntington State Beach is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

North HB Streets

Beginner friendly

North HB Streets is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Sunset session picks in Huntington Beach

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

HB Cliffs

beach

beginner-intermediate

3.7(17)

HB Cliffs is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Huntington Beach Pier

jetty

intermediate-advanced

4.2(6)

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

Huntington Beach Pier Northside

jetty

intermediate-advanced

3.6(14)

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

Huntington Beach Pier Southside

jetty

intermediate-advanced

4.1(17)

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

Huntington St.

beach

beginner-intermediate

3.8(17)

Huntington St. is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Huntington State Beach

beach

beginner-intermediate

4.0(17)

Huntington State Beach is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

North HB Streets

beach

beginner-intermediate

3.9(17)

North HB Streets is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip 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 Huntington 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

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Huntington Beach

: The best sunset sessions in Huntington Beach are at HB Cliffs, Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach Pier Northside. 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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