Sunset sessions in Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Miami Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

5:34 PM
Golden Hour: 4:34 PM – 5:34 PM

Day length: 10h 58m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:36 AM

First light: 6:06 AM

Sunset

5:34 PM

Last light: 6:04 PM

Data from 40th St · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

5:34 PM

Day Length

10h 58m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

5:34 PM

Day Length

10h 57m

Fri, Nov 13

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Day Length

10h 56m

Sat, Nov 14

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Day Length

10h 55m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Day Length

10h 53m

Best sunset surf spots in Miami Beach

Sunset session picks in Miami Beach

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

40th St
beach
intermediate

40th St is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Miami Beach in Miami Beach. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (100°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

South Beach
beach
upper-intermediate

South Beach is better known for its vibrant nightlife than surfing, but when a strong N/NE swell sneaks around the Bahamas, this urban beach produces overhead hollow waves. Waves crash onto hard‑packed sand with serious power, making it a challenging spot for upper‑intermediate surfers. Outside of rare swells, the break is mushy or flat.

Beach facing
SE-facing (135°)
Evening access

Walk from the boardwalk through designated beach entrances. Surf away from swimmers and avoid lifeguard‑only zones.

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 Miami Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Miami Beach

The best sunset sessions in Miami Beach are at 40th St, South 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.