Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point)
beach
lower-intermediate
Open pocket west of Campus with peaky beach/reef setups.
Beach facing
W-facing (260°)Golden hour
Evening access
Trail network to beach; avoid signed closures.
Sunset sessions in Isla Vista
Isla Vista, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Isla Vista can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 1 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
7:55 PMGolden Hour: 6:55 PM – 7:55 PM
Day length: 13h 56m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
5:59 AM
First light: 5:29 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM
Last light: 8:25 PM
Data from Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:59 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 56m |
| Tomorrow | 5:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 57m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:57 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 59m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 0m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:56 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 2m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM
Day Length
13h 56m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM
Day Length
13h 57m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
7:56 PM
Day Length
13h 59m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
7:57 PM
Day Length
14h 0m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
7:58 PM
Day Length
14h 2m
Best sunset surf spots in Isla Vista
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Sunset session picks in Isla Vista
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
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 Isla Vista
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Isla Vista
- The best sunset sessions in Isla Vista are at Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point). 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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