Sunset sessions in Monterey

Monterey, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Monterey 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 Del Monte 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

5:01 PM

Day Length

10h 15m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

5:00 PM

Day Length

10h 14m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Day Length

10h 12m

Best sunset surf spots in Monterey

Sunset session picks in Monterey

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

Del Monte Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

Monterey beach-break and sandbar zone. Del Monte is an exposed beach break and sandbar with winter as the favored season.

Beach facing
N-facing (345°)
Evening access

Straightforward beach access, but respect residential parking and dune paths.

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 Monterey

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Monterey

The best sunset sessions in Monterey are at Del Monte 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.