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
6:37 PMGolden Hour: 5:37 PM – 6:37 PM
Day length: 11h 38m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:59 AM
First light: 6:29 AM
Sunset
6:37 PM
Last light: 7:07 PM
Data from Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:59 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 38m |
| Tomorrow | 7:00 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 35m |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7:01 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 33m |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 7:02 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 31m |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 7:02 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 29m |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 7:03 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 27m |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 7:04 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 25m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
6:37 PM
Day Length
11h 38m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Day Length
11h 35m
Sat, Oct 10
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Sun, Oct 11
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Day Length
11h 31m
Mon, Oct 12
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
6:31 PM
Day Length
11h 29m
Tue, Oct 13
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Day Length
11h 27m
Wed, Oct 14
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Day Length
11h 25m
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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