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

6:52 PM
Golden Hour: 5:52 PM – 6:52 PM

Day length: 12h 1m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:51 AM

First light: 6:21 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Last light: 7:22 PM

Data from Devereux / Sands (Coal Oil Point) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Day Length

12h 1m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

11h 59m

Tue, Sep 29

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

6:49 PM

Day Length

11h 57m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

6:48 PM

Day Length

11h 55m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

6:46 PM

Day Length

11h 52m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

6:55 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Day Length

11h 50m

Sat, Oct 3

Sunrise

6:55 AM

Sunset

6:44 PM

Day Length

11h 48m

Best sunset surf spots in Isla Vista

Sunset session picks in Isla Vista

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

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 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

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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