Sunset sessions in McKinleyville

McKinleyville, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in McKinleyville 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

7:46 PM
Golden Hour: 6:46 PM – 7:46 PM

Day length: 12h 59m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:47 AM

First light: 6:17 AM

Sunset

7:46 PM

Last light: 8:16 PM

Data from Clam Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

7:46 PM

Day Length

12h 59m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:48 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

12h 56m

Mon, Sep 7

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 54m

Tue, Sep 8

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Day Length

12h 51m

Wed, Sep 9

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

7:39 PM

Day Length

12h 48m

Best sunset surf spots in McKinleyville

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Featured Beaches(1)

Clam Beach

Intermediate

Clam Beach is a broad, exposed public sand beach north of the Little River. County access and facilities are verified, but reliable spot-level surf, tide, and skill guidance is too limited to promote it as a recommendation.

Sunset session picks in McKinleyville

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

Clam Beach
beach
intermediate

Clam Beach is a broad, exposed public sand beach north of the Little River. County access and facilities are verified, but reliable spot-level surf, tide, and skill guidance is too limited to promote it as a recommendation.

Beach facing
W-facing (270°)Golden hour
Evening access

Use signed public access and protect the dunes. The map pin marks a representative surf zone, not a stable sandbar.

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 McKinleyville

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in McKinleyville

The best sunset sessions in McKinleyville are at Clam 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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