Sunset sessions in Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Imperial Beach 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

7:07 PM
Golden Hour: 6:07 PM – 7:07 PM

Day length: 12h 26m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:41 AM

First light: 6:11 AM

Sunset

7:07 PM

Last light: 7:37 PM

Data from Imperial Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

7:07 PM

Day Length

12h 26m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

7:07 PM

Day Length

12h 28m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

7:08 PM

Day Length

12h 30m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

7:09 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

7:09 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Best sunset surf spots in Imperial Beach

Sunset session picks in Imperial Beach

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

Imperial Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

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

Beach facing
W-facing (250°)Golden hour
Evening access

Primary access is along Seacoast Drive with multiple stairway entries to the beach. The IB Pier at the end of Evergreen Avenue is the main landmark and access point. Full facilities at the pier plaza including restrooms, showers, and the Tin Fish restaurant. Lifeguards are staffed in summer. The beach is flat and wide, making it easy to walk to different peaks. Street parking along Seacoast Dr is the main option.

Imperial Beach Pier
jetty
intermediate-advanced
3.9(13)

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

Beach facing
W-facing (250°)Golden hour
Evening access

Park near the pier at the end of Evergreen Avenue in Imperial Beach and walk directly onto the sand. The pier is the landmark -- you can't miss it. The beach is flat and wide, making it easy to access from multiple points along Seacoast Drive.

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 Imperial Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Imperial Beach

The best sunset sessions in Imperial Beach are at Imperial Beach, Imperial Beach 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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