Sunset sessions in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Laguna Beach 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

7:10 PM
Golden Hour: 6:10 PM – 7:10 PM

Day length: 12h 26m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:43 AM

First light: 6:13 AM

Sunset

7:10 PM

Last light: 7:40 PM

Data from Agate Street · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

7:10 PM

Day Length

12h 26m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:10 PM

Day Length

12h 28m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

7:11 PM

Day Length

12h 30m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

7:12 PM

Day Length

12h 33m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

7:13 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Best sunset surf spots in Laguna Beach

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Sunset session picks in Laguna Beach

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

Agate Street
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.6(13)

Agate Street is a beach break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Brooks Street
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.3(12)

**Brooks Street** showcases Laguna Beach's beacon break rated 8/10 for summer/fall performance. Multiple reef tiers activate progressively: First Reef (50m out, steep/ledgy), Second Reef (95m, glassy barreling at 6-10+ feet), Third/Fourth Reefs (massive days only).

Rockpile
reef
intermediate
3.6(20)

Rockpile is a reef break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.

Thalia Street
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.9(8)

Thalia Street is a beach break in Laguna Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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 Laguna Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Laguna Beach

The best sunset sessions in Laguna Beach are at Agate Street, Brooks Street, Rockpile. 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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