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

8:03 PM

Golden Hour: 7:03 PM – 8:03 PM

Day length: 13h 40m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:23 AM

First light: 5:53 AM

Sunset

8:03 PM

Last light: 8:33 PM

Data from Del Monte Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:23 AM	8:03 PM	13h 40m
Tomorrow	6:24 AM	8:02 PM	13h 38m
Sat, Aug 15	6:25 AM	8:01 PM	13h 36m
Sun, Aug 16	6:26 AM	8:00 PM	13h 34m
Mon, Aug 17	6:27 AM	7:59 PM	13h 32m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

8:03 PM

Day Length

13h 40m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

13h 38m

Sat, Aug 15

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

8:01 PM

Day Length

13h 36m

Sun, Aug 16

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

8:00 PM

Day Length

13h 34m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

7:59 PM

Day Length

13h 32m

Best sunset surf spots in Monterey

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Del Monte Beach

Beginner friendly

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

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Featured Beaches(1)

Del Monte Beach

Beginner friendly

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

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

NW-facing (315°)Golden hour

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

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

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Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

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.

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