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
7:52 PMGolden Hour: 6:52 PM – 7:52 PM
Day length: 13h 33m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:19 AM
First light: 5:49 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Last light: 8:22 PM
Data from Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:19 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 33m |
| Tomorrow | 6:20 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 31m |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 6:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 29m |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:21 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 27m |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 6:22 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 25m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Day Length
13h 33m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM
Day Length
13h 31m
Sat, Aug 15
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
7:50 PM
Day Length
13h 29m
Sun, Aug 16
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM
Day Length
13h 27m
Mon, Aug 17
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
7:47 PM
Day Length
13h 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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