Sunset sessions in Muir Beach

Muir Beach, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

After-work glass-offs in Muir Beach 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.

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Muir Beach surf report today

BeachHeightWindVerdict
Muir Beach4.3 ft12 mph90/100

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Featured Beaches(1)

Muir Beach

Intermediate

Muir Beach is a Pacific coastal cove at the mouth of Redwood Creek in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Today's sunset plan in Muir Beach

Best window

2:30 PM–3:30 PM

incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle

Top picks

1Muir Beach
4.3 ft12 mph
West-facing beaches for stunning sunset viewsOften cleaner afternoon conditionsGolden hour photography opportunitiesAfter-work session favorites

Sunset session picks in Muir Beach

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

Muir Beach
beach

Muir Beach is a Pacific coastal cove at the mouth of Redwood Creek in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Evening access

Reach the beach over the pedestrian bridge from the parking lot. The lagoon and surrounding riparian habitat are closed to access; stay on established beach access routes.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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About surfing in Muir Beach

The best sunset sessions in Muir Beach are at Muir 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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