Sunset sessions in Muir Beach

Muir Beach, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

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.

Sunset

6:29 PM
Golden Hour: 5:29 PM – 6:29 PM

Day length: 11h 5m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:23 AM

First light: 6:53 AM

Sunset

6:29 PM

Last light: 6:59 PM

Data from Muir Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:23 AM

Sunset

6:29 PM

Day Length

11h 5m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:24 AM

Sunset

6:27 PM

Day Length

11h 3m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:25 AM

Sunset

6:26 PM

Day Length

11h 1m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:26 AM

Sunset

6:25 PM

Day Length

10h 58m

Fri, Oct 23

Sunrise

7:27 AM

Sunset

6:23 PM

Day Length

10h 56m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

7:28 AM

Sunset

6:22 PM

Day Length

10h 54m

Best sunset surf spots in Muir Beach

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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.

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.

Beach facing
S-facing (190°)
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.

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 Muir Beach

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Frequently Asked Questions

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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