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

5:00 PM
Golden Hour: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Day length: 10h 22m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:38 AM

First light: 6:08 AM

Sunset

5:00 PM

Last light: 5:30 PM

Data from Morro Rock / Sandspit (inside bend) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

5:00 PM

Day Length

10h 22m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Day Length

10h 20m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 19m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 17m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

4:57 PM

Day Length

10h 16m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

4:57 PM

Day Length

10h 14m

Best sunset surf spots in Morro Bay

Sunset session picks in Morro Bay

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

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 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

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.