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

5:01 PM
Golden Hour: 4:01 PM – 5:01 PM

Day length: 10h 17m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:44 AM

First light: 6:14 AM

Sunset

5:01 PM

Last light: 5:31 PM

Data from Marina State Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

5:01 PM

Day Length

10h 17m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

5:00 PM

Day Length

10h 15m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Day Length

10h 13m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Day Length

10h 12m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:48 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 10m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 8m

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.