Sunset sessions in Marina

Marina, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Marina 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

6:58 PM
Golden Hour: 5:58 PM – 6:58 PM

Day length: 11h 58m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:00 AM

First light: 6:30 AM

Sunset

6:58 PM

Last light: 7:28 PM

Data from Marina State Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

6:58 PM

Day Length

11h 58m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

6:57 PM

Day Length

11h 56m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

6:55 PM

Day Length

11h 54m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

6:54 PM

Day Length

11h 51m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

7:03 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Day Length

11h 49m

Sat, Oct 3

Sunrise

7:04 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

11h 47m

Best sunset surf spots in Marina

Sunset session picks in Marina

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

Marina State Beach
beach
intermediate-advanced

Exposed Monterey Bay beach break north of Monterey. It can produce challenging beach-break barrels when conditions line up.

Beach facing
NW-facing (295°)Golden hour
Evening access

Straight beach access, but check surf size and current before paddling out.

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 Marina

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Marina

The best sunset sessions in Marina are at Marina State Beach. 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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