El Porto
beach
intermediate
El Porto is the premier surf spot in the South Bay and one of the most consistent.
Beach facing
W-facing (270°)Golden hour
Evening access
Walk down 45th Street to the beach. Easy access to the main peaks.
Sunset sessions in Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Manhattan Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 3 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
7:12 PMGolden Hour: 6:12 PM – 7:12 PM
Day length: 12h 27m
+3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:46 AM
First light: 6:16 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Last light: 7:42 PM
Data from El Porto · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:46 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 27m |
| Tomorrow | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 29m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:42 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 33m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:40 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 35m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Day Length
12h 27m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Best sunset surf spots in Manhattan Beach
Featured Beaches
3 spots
El Porto
IntermediateEl Porto is the premier surf spot in the South Bay and one of the most consistent.
El Porto (Manhattan)
Beginner friendlyEl Porto (Manhattan Beach) functions as South Bay's northwest swell magnet rated 7/10 for consistency despite variable quality.
Manhattan Beach Pier
IntermediateThe sandbars north and south of Manhattan Beach Pier provide consistent beach-break peaks with both lefts and rights. Summer southwest swells and offshore east winds create the best conditions. The waves can be fun for intermediates but rips are common and the lineup is often crowded.
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Featured Beaches(3)
Sunset session picks in Manhattan Beach
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
El Porto (Manhattan)
4.3(6)beach
beginner-intermediate
**El Porto** (Manhattan Beach) functions as South Bay's northwest swell magnet rated 7/10 for consistency despite variable quality.
Manhattan Beach Pier
beach
intermediate
The sandbars north and south of Manhattan Beach Pier provide consistent beach-break peaks with both lefts and rights. Summer southwest swells and offshore east winds create the best conditions. The waves can be fun for intermediates but rips are common and the lineup is often crowded.
Beach facing
W-facing (270°)Golden hour
Evening access
Walk down the pier or beach paths to the sand; choose a sandbar north or south of the pier depending on the crowd.
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 Manhattan Beach
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Manhattan Beach
- The best sunset sessions in Manhattan Beach are at El Porto, El Porto (Manhattan), Manhattan Beach Pier. 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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