Morro Rock / Sandspit (inside bend)
beach
lower-intermediate
Inside Sandspit bend with wrapping peaks and easier channels than the outer bars.
Beach facing
W-facing (275°)Golden hour
Evening access
Use signed paths; avoid climbing rip-rap.
Sunset sessions in Morro Bay
Morro Bay, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Morro Bay 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
6:42 PMGolden Hour: 5:42 PM – 6:42 PM
Day length: 11h 39m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:03 AM
First light: 6:33 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Last light: 7:12 PM
Data from Morro Rock / Sandspit (inside bend) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:03 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 39m |
| Tomorrow | 7:04 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 36m |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7:04 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 34m |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7:05 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 32m |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 7:06 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 30m |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 7:07 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 28m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Day Length
11h 39m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Fri, Oct 9
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Sat, Oct 10
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
6:37 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
Sun, Oct 11
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
6:36 PM
Day Length
11h 30m
Mon, Oct 12
Sunrise
7:07 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Day Length
11h 28m
Best sunset surf spots in Morro Bay
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Sunset session picks in Morro Bay
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
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 Morro Bay
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Morro Bay
- The best sunset sessions in Morro Bay are at Morro Rock / Sandspit (inside bend). 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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