Sunset sessions in La Paz

La Paz, Baja California Sur

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in La Paz can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 4 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

5:57 PM
Golden Hour: 4:57 PM – 5:57 PM

Day length: 11h 36m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:21 AM

First light: 5:51 AM

Sunset

5:57 PM

Last light: 6:27 PM

Data from Beachbreak · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

5:57 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

5:56 PM

Day Length

11h 34m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

5:55 PM

Day Length

11h 33m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

5:54 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Best sunset surf spots in La Paz

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Sunset session picks in La Paz

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

Beachbreak
beach
intermediate

This remote beach on the Pacific side of La Paz municipality produces punchy peaks that can work even on smaller days, especially when more than one swell is running. It is a camp-out spot with nothing on site.

Evening access

4x4 on rough dirt roads. There are no facilities, water or food. Avoid driving on soft sand.

Punta Conejo
point
intermediate

Punta Conejo is a long point on the Pacific coast of La Paz municipality, north of Todos Santos. On a strong south or southwest swell it produces long rides, and it is also a popular spot for windsurfing. The prevailing north wind is not ideal here, so calm mornings are the target.

Evening access

The turnoff is signed from Highway 1, then about an hour on a rough dirt road. There are no facilities; bring water, food and fuel.

Punta Gasparino
point
intermediate

Punta Gasparino is a point on the Pacific coast of La Paz municipality. It is easy to reach by Baja standards but does not break often, mainly on winter northwest swell.

Evening access

Relatively easy access by Baja standards.

Punta Marquez
reef
advanced

Punta Márquez is a reef point near Punta Conejo on the Pacific coast of La Paz municipality. It rarely gets crowded, and it is remote.

Evening access

Dirt road access. Bring all supplies.

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 La Paz

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in La Paz

The best sunset sessions in La Paz are at Beachbreak, Punta Conejo, Punta Gasparino. 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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